Architectural Technologist

Zesty Work; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish Fridays

Christmas bonus

Gym access

Leave for volunteering

Hybrid/Remote working options

ARB & RIBA subscriptions

Expenditure support for architectural

Job summary

Zesty Work, an Essex-based architectural studio, is hiring an Architectural Technologist on a permanent, hybrid, full-time basis with a salary up to £38,000 per annum DOE. The role involves leading on technical tasks, client liaison, and contributing to RIBA Work Stages 1-7 across residential and mixed-use projects.

You will work alongside senior architects in a collaborative studio that values a plant-friendly, sustainable, and socially engaged office culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of technical experience in architectural development.
• Experience with residential or mixed-use projects is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of planning documentation and drafting standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to senior team members in project programmes.
• Assist architects with minute taking, drawings, and technical research.
• Contribute to feasibility layouts, planning applications, and design pack preparation.
• Prepare comprehensive planning packs with drawings, 3D visuals, and outputs.
• Collaborate with project leaders to ensure accuracy of planning documentation.
• Liaise with clients and 3rd party consultants.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

HND or equivalent in architectural design

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Adobe Creative Cloud

SketchUp

Job description

About the job Architectural Technologist

Permanent / Hybrid / Full Time

Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum DOE

About the Role

At Zesty Work we are very excited to share with you the details on this fantastic opportunity, currently for a rapidly growing, award winning, chartered architectural studio based in Essex.
With design at the forefront of their practice and a strong clientele within many project sectors, our client is looking to take on an experienced Architectural Technologist. Become an integral part of an expanding studio that offers a welcoming, contemporary, nature filled space accompanied by modern software and a real life social feel. A plant-friendly, sustainable driven, office of avid gamers, creature lovers and motivated workers! With anticipated projects being developed through the RIBA Work Stages 1 - 7, this studio will welcome challenges of many sizes across the board. This is the perfect chance for someone looking to lead on projects within a team of experienced architects and technicians, whilst developing long term working relationships with clients. Your day to day responsibility for client liaison and reporting is expected and if youre anticipating for the future, all architects are predicted to move up into a Senior position within the next few years, making it a great opening for those looking to elevate their careers.
Offering a friendly and inclusive work environment that promotes a healthy work life balance across all departments. Including the option to work a mixture of from home or in-office, our client gives back with even more than this on top such as; early finish Fridays; paid leave for sickness; Christmas bonus; Gym access and time off for volunteering. Dont forget the competitive pay package too! All in-line with the RIBA standard guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

At a glance.

• Provide technical support to senior team members in the preparation of project programmes.
• Assist project architects in minute taking, and technical research, issuing and receiving drawings and other project information.
• Provide input across different stages of the design process, from feasibility layouts to planning applications.
• Assist in preparing comprehensive planning application packs, including drawings, 3D visualisations, and graphic outputs.
• Work alongside project leaders to ensure accuracy and completeness of planning documentation.
• Liaise with clients and 3rd party consultants.
• Amend filing.
• Receiving and welcoming guests and general telephone duties.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum 3 years of technical experience required.
• Enthusiasm for residential design and urban planning.
• Prior experience with residential or mixed-use projects preferred.
• Possession of a HND or similar degree in architectural design.
• Competency with AutoCAD/REVIT software.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and Sketch-Up.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Meticulous attention to detail and adeptness at multitasking.

What You Get Back

• Competitive salary package, negotiable on experience.
• Flexible hours.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Christmas bonus.
• Maternity and paternity leave covered.
• Hybrid/Remote working options.
• Paid ARB & RIBA subscriptions.
• Open and friendly working environment.
• Expenditure support for relevant Architectural courses.
• Weekly whole office meetings, encouraging architectural competitions.