Architectural Technologist

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Career progression support

Professional memberships paid

Health cover

Discretionary bonus

Cycle to Work

Job summary

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group, Manchester-based architectural consultancy, seeks an Architectural Technologist to join a growing multi-disciplinary practice. You will contribute to design development through technical delivery, coordinating with clients, consultants and contractors.

The role offers hybrid working, exposure to public realm and public-sector projects, and opportunities to influence project outcomes with Revit and UK Building Regulations expertise.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architectural Technology or closely related discipline.
• CIAT qualification or progression towards professional membership.
• Approximately 3+ years' post-qualification experience in a UK practice.
• Strong knowledge of construction technology and detailing.
• Good working knowledge of Autodesk Revit.
• Experience producing coordinated technical design and construction information.
• Understanding of UK Building Regulations and relevant standards.
• Experience with public-sector / public realm projects.
• Commercial awareness and contractual understanding.
• Excellent written, verbal and graphical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Develop briefs into coordinated technical designs per RIBA Plan of Work.
• Produce high-quality construction detailing and robust design solutions.
• Prepare and coordinate technical information through design and construction.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations and Standards.
• Advise on materials, durability and sustainability considerations.
• Prepare and coordinate project specifications.
• Support cost awareness and value-engineering exercises.
• Participate in project reviews and coordination workshops.
• Review technical information prior to issue and support submissions.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Collaboration

Cost awareness

Technical detailing

Education

Degree in Architectural Technology

CIAT qualification / membership progression

3+ years post-qualification UK experience

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Architectural Technologist - Manchester

(£40,000 - £47,000)

Manchester | Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

We are working with a highly regarded and growing multi-disciplinary architecture and building consultancy to recruit an experienced Architectural Technologist for its Manchester team.

This represents an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to be part of a consultancy where their technical skills, ideas and professional opinion genuinely matter.

Our client has an impressive and growing portfolio of public realm and public-sector clients, providing exposure to projects across areas such as education, healthcare, government and wider civic and community environments.

The work is varied, technically interesting and, importantly, meaningful - contributing to buildings and environments that are used by communities and public services every day.

The Opportunity

We are particularly interested in speaking with Architectural Technologists who want more than simply their next project.

This is a growing consultancy where good people can make a visible contribution to the development of the team and the wider business. You will work alongside experienced architectural, surveying and construction professionals, while having the opportunity to bring your own ideas and technical perspective to projects.

Rather than becoming a small part of a very large delivery structure, you will have the opportunity to take ownership, influence outcomes and develop your position as the consultancy continues to grow.

You will be involved across projects from design development through technical delivery and construction, working closely with clients, consultants, contractors and other specialists.

Your Experience

• A degree in Architectural Technology or a closely related discipline
• CIAT qualification or progression towards professional membership
• Approximately 3+ years' post-qualification experience within a UK architectural practice or consultancy
• Strong knowledge of construction technology and technical detailing
• Good working knowledge of Autodesk Revit
• Experience producing coordinated technical design and construction information
• Understanding of UK Building Regulations, relevant British Standards and Codes of Practice
• Experience or an interest in working across public-sector and public-realm projects
• An appreciation of statutory submissions, including Planning and Building Regulations
• Good commercial and contractual awareness
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills
• Excellent written, verbal and graphical communication skills
• The confidence to contribute ideas and professional opinions as part of a collaborative team

Key Responsibilities

• Working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary project teams
• Developing project briefs into coordinated technical designs in accordance with the RIBA Plan of Work
• Producing high-quality construction detailing and technically robust design solutions
• Preparing and coordinating technical information throughout the design and construction process
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant legislation, Building Regulations, British Standards and recognised Codes of Practice
• Advising on materials, specifications, durability and sustainable design considerations
• Preparing and coordinating project specifications
• Supporting project teams with cost awareness and value-engineering exercises
• Participating in project reviews, design meetings and coordination workshops
• Reviewing and checking technical information prior to formal issue
• Supporting Planning, Building Regulations and other statutory submissions
• Liaising with statutory authorities where required
• Attending meetings with clients, consultants, contractors and specialist suppliers
• Supporting contractors with technical and design-related queries during construction
• Assisting Project Leads with design risk management and coordination
• Maintaining accurate project and document-control information

Why Consider This Opportunity?

There are several things that make this opportunity particularly attractive.

Firstly, the work. You will gain exposure to a strong portfolio of public realm clients and projects where the end result has a genuine purpose. These are buildings and environments that support education, healthcare, government and communities.

Secondly, the opportunity to influence. This is a growing consultancy where individuals are encouraged to contribute. Your technical knowledge, ideas and opinions will be valued, and you will have the opportunity to help shape project outcomes rather than simply deliver a predetermined package of work.

Finally, the longer-term opportunity. As the Manchester team and wider consultancy continue to develop, there is genuine scope for the successful individual to grow with the business, broaden their responsibilities and become an increasingly important member of the team.

For an Architectural Technologist who enjoys technically interesting work but also wants visibility, responsibility and a genuine voice within their organisation, this is an opportunity well worth exploring.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent upon experience
• Hybrid working
• 25 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing with service
• Support with career progression, professional education and development
• Paid professional memberships
• Health cash plan / Critical illness cover / Life assurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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