Architectural Technologist

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary based on experience

Hybrid working

25 days holiday + holidays

Job summary

AHR is a multi-award winning architecture and building consultancy based in the UK. We are seeking an Architectural Technologist to join our hybrid team in Manchester, bringing CIAT qualifications and 3+ years of UK experience.

You will contribute to design development, construction detailing, and project coordination with strong attention to detail. Responsibilities include producing compliant designs, using Revit and Newforma, supporting planning submissions, and maintaining strong client and

Qualifications

• CIAT-qualified with a degree in Architectural Technology.
• 3+ years post-qualification experience in a UK architectural practice.
• Commercial and contractual awareness relevant to client-supplier relationships.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and design software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to develop designs in line with the RIBA Plan of Work.
• Prepare compliant designs following UK regulations and standards.
• Coordinate with clients, designers, and contractors; record issues and actions.
• Assist with planning submissions and design risk management.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Contractual awareness

Self-organisation

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

CIAT qualification

Bachelor/degree in Architectural Technology

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Newforma Project Center

MS Office

Job description

Location: Hybrid / Manchester, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Architecture | Architecture
Salary: Competitive salary

About Us

AHR is a multi-award winning architecture and building consultancy practice.Based on our strong heritage and breadth of services, we provide imaginative solutions to make a positive contribution for our clients, society and the built environment.

Our people make us who we are – we are a people business and want to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all can flourish. We see diversity as a strength which creates fresh perspectives and generates new ideas.

We enjoy what we do and are determined to do an outstanding job. We deliver best when working in teams. Our culture is a product of the combined mindsets and behaviours of our people.

Wehave an exciting opportunity for an Architectural Technologist to join our creative and friendly Southern team based in our Bristol office.

About You

With a proven track record as an Architectural Technologist, you will have sound knowledge of construction and detailing.Your structured approach to problem-solving and decision-making will complement your ability to work with minimum supervision as a collaborative team member.

Your Skills and Experience

• CIAT-qualified with a degree in Architectural Technology
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience gained within a UK-based architecturalpractice
• Commercial and contractual awareness, including an understanding of AHR's relationships, rolesand responsibilities with regard to customers and suppliers
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Good knowledge of Autodesk Revit
• Routine use of Newforma Project Center for managing email, creating, issuing and preserving recorddocuments and sharing files
• Good levels of self-organisation, with the ability to plan, organise and manage workflows
• Able to work collaboratively and effectively as a team member and with minimum supervision
• Able to work under reasonable work-related pressure and maintain excellent attention to detail
• Able to communicate effectively in verbal, written and drawn formats using appropriate media fordifferent audiences both internally and externally

Key Responsibilities

• Be an effective team member. Understand where your skillset fits within the team and collaboratewith your team mates to achieve best outcomes for the project
• Take receipt of a brief from an AHR Manager and with only limited intervention from them, develop itinto a design in line with the RIBA Plan of Work
• Contribute to and help co-ordinate the development of AHR's Pre-Construction Information in linewith the RIBA Plan of Work and AHR's Deliverables and DRM
• Achieve efficient and effective construction detailing using robust and sustainable design solutions.
• Prepare compliant designs by following UK Construction Law, British Standards and relevant CoPs
• Choose or advise on material selection. Respect the limited availability of natural resources whenmaking design decisions. Take into account design life and durability
• Author specifications using AHR's NBS Masters. Source and evidence supporting and up-to-datetechnical information from the manufacturers in your project folders
• Assist the Project Team with designing to a budget. On instruction, assist with value-engineering
• Participate in Project Reviews and coordination workshops
• Undertake proper and sufficient checking of self-authored information prior to forwarding to theProject Lead for approval
• Assist in gathering and preparing information required to support statutory submissions, such asPlanning, Building Regulations and Building Safety Gateways
• Negotiate with statutory bodies, write reports and complete statutory submissions (planningapplications / Gateway submissions / building regulations etc)
• Attend meetings and workshops with Clients, Designers, Contractors, and other Specialists. Formallyrecord issues / actions that affect AHR’s scope.
• Start to develop and maintain a network of professional contacts
• Support the Contractor in troubleshooting problems associated with the design
• Support the Project Lead with the maintenance of the Design Risk Registers
• Use Document Control on your project(s) in line with AHR Protocols

What we offer you

• Salary: Competitive salary based on experience
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week (hybrid working)
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing with service
• Support with career progression and education
• Paid professional memberships
• BUPA Health Cash Plan
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme

Our full benefits package can be seen on the AHR careers site.

This is an excellent opportunity to join our highly creative and ambitious team in a great studio close to transport links. You will be part of an innovative, design-led progressive practice.

AHR is an equal opportunities employer, we do not discriminate on any grounds other than ability to carry out the job role. If you require any adjustments to make the recruitment process easier, please let us know.