ARCHITECTURAL TECHNICIAN

Buchan and London Recruitment; Westerham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established architectural practice in the UK is seeking an Architectural Graduate to work closely with the Project Architect. The successful candidate will be responsible for collating, organizing, and producing technical information for projects across various sectors. Experience with ArchiCAD and an understanding of construction processes are essential. The role also includes attending meetings, coordinating with teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Training on software will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in an architectural practice focusing on design and construction.
• Ability to investigate project-specific technical information.
• Membership or progress towards membership with CIAT is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Project Architect on project design.
• Prepare and present details using ArchiCAD.
• Conduct site visits and document findings.
• Assist with creating As Built drawings.

Skills

Collating technical information

Using BIM authoring software ArchiCAD

Advising on programming of deliverables

Conducting site inspections

Education

Qualification in Architecture or related field

Tools

ArchiCAD

Job description

My client is a well established architectural practice who provide architectural and interior that work within commercial, residential, leisure , hotel and education areas. As the successful candidate you will be directly working with the Project Architect collating, organising, investigating and producing technical information for use during the development of the project design.

DEVELOPING THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

• Collate and organise technical information.
• Investigate technical information and factors that affect projects, including Client requirements, site/building surveys and regulatory requirements.
• Production of all information necessary to submit Applications to all relevant statutory authorities.
• Prepare and present design proposals using our BIM authoring software ArchiCAD. Training will be provided.

PREPARING DETAIL DESIGN AND PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Prepare and present detail design proposals using ArchiCAD.
• Advise the Project Architect regarding the programming of deliverables.
• Contribute to the detailed design process and co-ordinate detailed design information with the Design Team.
• Prepare specifications using NBS for construction work.
• Prepare drawings, plans and documents for statutory approvals.
• Attend co-ordination meetings, record minutes and prepare any associated documentation.
• Contribute to design stage risk assessments.

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT/CONSTRUCTION ON SITE

• Make site visits and record findings of site inspections.
• Obtain and evaluate tenders with Architect and OS before sign off.
• Attend meetings, record minutes and prepare associated documentation.
• As required by the Contractor, prepare and present construction details using our BIM authoring software ArchiCAD.

POST CONSTRUCTION

• Assist with the production of As Built drawings using our BIM authoring software ArchiCAD.

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

• Adhere to policies, eg Quality Assurance etc.
• Be a member of CIAT (TCIAT) or be in the process of becoming a member (Senior mentor program with BIAT members).
• Undertake structured Continued Professional Development (CPD)