Architectural Technician

Technical Moves; Wothorpe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Prestigious luxury projects

Job summary

Technical Moves is seeking an Intermediate or Senior Architectural Technician to lead high-profile residential projects from planning through to building regulations and completion. The role offers opportunities to run your own projects within a supportive team.

You will deliver planning and building regulations packages, ensure compliance with UK standards, and manage client relationships while coordinating documentation and-site oversight as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-qualification experience in UK architectural sector.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and solid understanding of UK Building Regulations.
• Educated to HNC level or higher; CIAT membership desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit planning applications and building regulations packages.
• Deliver technical projects ensuring designs comply with UK regulations.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors and internal design teams.
• Coordinate project documentation using AutoCAD.
• Oversee on-site works to maintain design integrity.

Skills

Residential projects experience

Client relationship management

Independent project delivery

Education

HNC or higher

CIAT membership desirable

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

My client is a well-established, medium-sized architectural practice with a reputation for delivering exceptional residential designs. Our diverse portfolio spans bespoke new builds, high-end extensions, and premium refurbishments, with luxury project values reaching up to £6m. Due to a rapidly growing pipeline of exciting projects, they are looking to expand our talented team.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Intermediate or Senior Architectural Technician to take ownership of their work and drive high‑profile residential projects forward. You will play a pivotal role in taking schemes from the initial planning stages straight through to building regulations and completion, with genuine opportunities to run your own projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit comprehensive planning applications and detailed building regulations packages.
• Technical project delivery, ensuring all designs comply with current UK regulations and standards.
• Collaborate closely with clients, contractors, and internal design teams.
• Manage and coordinate project documentation using AutoCAD.
• Oversee projects on-site where required, ensuring design integrity is maintained.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: A minimum of 5+ years of post‑qualification experience working within the UK architectural sector.
• Sector Expertise: A proven track record of working on residential projects (refurbishments and new builds).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD is essential, alongside a rock‑solid understanding of UK Building Regulations.
• Qualifications: Educated to HNC level or higher. A professional membership with CIAT is highly desirable.
• Attributes: A proactive mindset with the confidence to run projects independently and manage client relationships.

What's on Offer?

• A competitive salary of £35,000 - £42,000 (negotiable based on experience).
• Clear pathways for career progression within a supportive and collaborative medium‑size team.
• The chance to work on high‑value, prestigious luxury residential projects.