Architectural Technologist

Orkney Islands Council; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Kirkwall seeks an Architectural Technologist for their Architecture team. The role includes design work and contract management, offering a clear career progression from Grade F to H based on qualifications. Applicants must possess relevant construction qualifications and be familiar with Scottish Building Standards. This position requires travel across Orkney for operational needs and is permanent, full-time with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Essential SVQ 3/HNC qualification in Building/Architectural Studies.
• Desirable: knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• Full membership of CIAT (MCIAT) for Grade H position.

Responsibilities

• Join Architecture team for design and contract management.
• Demonstrate design ability with construction detailing.
• Travel between various work locations in Orkney.

Skills

Design ability

Construction detailing

Knowledge of Scottish Building Standards

Contract administration

Project management

Education

SVQ 3/HNC in Building/Architectural Studies

SVQ 4/HND in Building/Architectural Studies or equivalent

Job description

Location: Council Offices Kirkwall Orkney, KW15 1NY

Salary: £31,601 - £40,872 per year dependent on experience

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Advert

INFRASTRUCTURE AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Property and Capital Projects - Architecture

35 hours per week

Permanent

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance

We are recruiting for an Architectural Technologist to join an established Architecture team within Infrastructure and Organisational Development.

The post is a career graded post commencing at Grade F with the opportunity to progress up to Grade H once the relevant qualifications, knowledge and experience have been obtained.

Our workload currently covers design work and contract management for our new build, refurbishment and maintenance programmes.

You should be able to demonstrate design ability, with a good understanding of construction detailing, materials specification and a working knowledge of the Scottish Building Standards. Some experience of contract administration and project management, together with an understanding of contract issues is also required, a knowledge of CDM Regulations is desirable.

To be appointed at Grade F, an SVQ 3/HNC qualification in Building/Architectural Studies, or equivalent, is essential, while appointment at Grade G or H requires a minimum of SVQ4/HND in Building/Architectural Studies or equivalent.

Grade H appointees will also require to be a full member of CIAT (MCIAT), or equivalent.

You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

This post is subject to Level 1 Disclosure Scotland clearance.

For an informal discussion regarding the post, please contact Erlend Hutchison, Team Manager Architecture, e-mail: [e-mail], or Glen Thomson, Service Manager Property and Capital Programme, e-mail: [e-mail] or telephone: [phone].

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 31 August 2025

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.