Architectural Technician/Technologist

Quest Global; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking an Architectural Technician/Technologist to support non-nuclear and nuclear assets at the Devonport Dockyard site. You will ensure architectural aspects of construction modifications, redesigns and new infrastructure meet operational requirements, safety standards and compliance obligations.

Key responsibilities include advising on construction matters, contributing to RIBA stages, producing drawings and liaising with stakeholders, with experience in BIM and Revit highly

Qualifications

• Degree in related disciplines (Preferable).
• Relevant architectural experience.
• Proven track record delivering projects from RIBA stages 3 to 5, including acting as lead designer and overseeing the wider design team.
• Knowledge of RIBA stages 0 to 2 preferable.
• Strong knowledge of Revit and/or similar BIM capable software.
• Proficiency in understanding/production of architectural drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of CDM and BSA.
• Ability to work in ambiguous environments, customer-first approach and flexibility to changing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Providing advice on construction related matters
• Providing input into various stages of the RIBA process
• Producing drawing information and specification
• Liaising with key customer stakeholders and design team
• Interfacing with statutory authorities

Skills

RIBA process knowledge

Team collaboration

Ambiguity handling

Client-focused approach

Education

Degree in related disciplines

Tools

Revit

BIM software

Job description

Job Requirements

Quest Global is an organisation at the forefront of innovation and one of the world’s fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognised expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility.

Quest Global is an organisation at the forefront of innovation and one of the world’s fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognised expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers.

As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

We are looking to expand our architectural and civil capability in all levels of experience and are keen to hear from you if you feel you’re ready to take the next step in your career.

You must be a Sole UK National and qualify for Security Clearance.

Job Description

The Architectural Technician/Technologist will work collaboratively with the Customer to provide technical support on non-nuclear and nuclear assets and facilities within the Devonport Dockyard site; for example, refurbishments/renovation, new developments and listed building compliance. This role may include but is not limited to: supporting the customer in key delivery projects, providing professional and flexible technical support to the delivery of construction related projects, ensuring that all architectural aspects of construction modifications, redesigns and new infrastructure are scoped, developed and delivered to meet operational requirements, safety standards and compliance obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing advice on construction related matters
• Providing input into various stages of the RIBA process
• Producing drawing information and specification
• Liaising with key customer stakeholders and design team
• Interfacing with statutory authorities

Work Experience

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in related disciplines (Preferable)
• Relevant architectural experience
• Proven track record in delivering projects from RIBA stages 3 to 5, including acting as lead designer and overseeing the wider design team
• Knowledge and experience working within RIBA stages 0 to 2 preferable
• Strong knowledge of Revit and/or similar BIM capable software and project delivery to BIM level 2
• Proficiency in understanding/production of architectural drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of roles and responsibilities under current legislation, including CDM and BSA
• Ability to work in ambiguous environments, working with a customer-first approach and providing flexibility to changing requirements.

Desirable Attributes

• Good Communication skills - Makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.
• Understanding of nuclear industry and/or other safety critical environments. Experience in working in a dockyard, marine, Defence or MoD environments particularly with asset lifecycle support.
• Knowledge of commercial and industrial sector environment
• Experience with delivering projects in compliance with environmental regulations
• Experience working with common data environments or data delivery platforms
• Experience working with various size projects to provide a broad range of skills