Architectural Technician/Technologist

Gensler; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Pension

Bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Gensler in Birmingham is seeking an Architectural Technician/Technologist to join the team. You will initiate technical solutions to meet client briefs, support construction documents, and oversee design development across multiple projects.

The role requires Revit/BIM proficiency, experience in industrial architecture projects or data centres, and the ability to collaborate with engineers, consultants and clients across UK and Europe. Willingness to travel is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology or equivalent with design, detailing and construction experience.
• Expert knowledge of Autodesk Revit and BIM software.
• Experience in industrial architecture projects; data centre design is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of construction techniques; capable of managing multiple projects.
• BIM Level 2 standards in Revit.
• Willingness to travel across UK and Europe.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver architecture projects with a focus on retail, workplace and data centre design.
• Provide technical support for completion and execution of projects across all stages.
• Coordinate with engineers, consultants and cost consultants using Navisworks as needed.
• Develop detailed construction drawings from measurements, point clouds and photos.
• Collaborate with Design Manager and Designers to develop innovative technical design solutions.
• Lead the design team towards cohesive, technically sound solutions that meet briefs and budget.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Work under pressure

Client/stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Architectural Technology

Revit BIM proficiency

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Your Role

Due to increased workload in the UK and Europe, Gensler’s Birmingham Studio is seeking an Architectural Technician/Technologist to join our team. You will be a Revit genius who will be responsible for initiating the technical solutions to best meet the client and design briefs. You will be experienced in handling the technical process, with excellent communication and team relationship skills, and the ability to understand and interpret client, designer and contractor’s needs and requirements.

What You Will Do

• As an Architectural Technician/Technologist, you will tap into your boundless creativity to design unique professional environments, providing technical support for completion and execution of projects, working on all project stages.
• Design and deliver architecture projects with a focus on retail, workplace and data centre design and delivery.
• Operate across multiple projects simultaneously working in diverse teams to deliver major projects for global cloud service providers.
• Work with our wider offices and consultancy team to develop innovative technical design solutions.
• Initiate the technical solutions which best meet the clients brief.
• Support the team in detailed technical development of design and technical input during the preparation and execution of construction documents and on site.
• Support the team in collaboration with the Design Manager and Designer colleagues.
• Help with the technical aspects of the project team and over see’s all phases.
• Manage the design team towards a cohesive and rational technical solution which conforms to the project brief and is technically, legally and financially responsible.
• Prepare plans, elevations, details and sections of detailed construction drawings from measured and point cloud surveys and from photographs, by hand and on computer.
• Assist with the coordination of Consultants on a mixture of new built as well as refurbishment projects.
• Interfacing with engineers, specialist consultants, manufacturers and cost consultants as required, including use of Navisworks.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology or equivalent, with demonstrable experience in design, detailing and/or construction practice.
• Expert knowledge of and proven practical background in Autodesk Revit and related BIM software.
• Experience in the design and delivery of industrial architecture projects is essential, experience in data centre design and delivery an advantage.
• You will have extensive knowledge of construction techniques and be capable of working across multiple projects.
• Capable of working in Revit environment to BIM Level 2 standards.
• Must be willing to travel to sites across UK and Europe.
• Articulate, passionate and persuasive communicator able to convey BIM concepts to all levels of design and delivery professionals and clients.
• Team player with leadership skills with a flexible and open attitude.
• The ability to support a team with good collaboration skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines efficiently.

This job description reflects the core activities of the role although there will be changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time.

Please apply for this Architectural Technician/Technology role and submit your CV and brief portfolio for review. Candidates who do not meet the criteria, or provide work samples will not be considered.

Life at Gensler

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical and dental insurance, season ticket loans, pension, and twice annual bonus opportunities.

As part of the firm’s commitment to professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional qualifications and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programmes or classes. We view our professional development programmes as strategic investments in our future.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

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