Architectural Technologist

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work - 2 days from home

Progression opportunities

Support for Chartership

Pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an Architectural Technologist to join a well-established practice near Meadowhall, Sheffield. You will contribute to a diverse project portfolio including Healthcare, Higher Education and local authority schemes, focusing on refurbishment, technical design and smaller-scale new-builds.

Hybrid working and support for chartership are offered, with a strong emphasis on professional development and collaborative delivery within the team.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years post-qualification experience or more
• Qualification in Architectural Technology or related discipline
• Ambition to achieve chartership or continue professional development

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality architectural drawings, technical details and construction information across a variety of projects.
• Contribute to delivery from design development through to construction and completion.
• Undertake technical design and detailing for refurbishment, conversion and new-build projects.
• Assist with feasibility studies, planning submissions and building regulations applications.
• Coordinate technical information with structural engineers and building services consultants.
• Support delivery across healthcare, higher education and local authority sectors.
• Communicate clearly with project teams to ensure cohesive delivery.

Job description

Our client, a well-established architectural practice with an expanding design team, is seeking a talented Architectural Technologist to join their collaborative team close to Meadowhall, Sheffield. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the public sector, the practice combines technical expertise with a practical, client-focused approach. The team works across a diverse portfolio, with a particular focus on Healthcare, Higher Education and local authority projects, offering an excellent opportunity to develop your technical skills and gain experience across a variety of sectors. We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Architectural Technologist with a strong technical background and a desire to progress professionally. This role would suit a graduate with 2-3 years' post-qualification experience looking to take the next step in their career, although more experienced and chartered candidates will also be considered. You will join an established design team, working closely with experienced colleagues and contributing to the delivery of projects from design development through to completion. The practice is committed to supporting professional development, making this an excellent opportunity for someone with ambitions to achieve chartership. You will have the chance to get involved in a varied portfolio of projects, including Healthcare, Higher Education and local authority schemes, with a strong emphasis on refurbishment, technical design and smaller-scale new-build projects. Approximately 95% of the practice's workload is within the public sector, providing exposure to technically challenging projects and a wide range of building types. Our client primarily uses a blend of Revit and AutoCAD, with opportunities to develop your BIM capabilities as the practice continues to expand its use of the software.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of £32,000 - £40,000
• DOE
• Genuine opportunity for progression
• Support for Chartership
• Hybrid working - 2 days from home
• Pension scheme
• Holiday
• Payment of professional fees
• Death in service benefit
• Participation in employee health benefit scheme
• Regular social events
• Free on-site parking
• Funded support in training and development
• Company-expensed mobile phone
• Flexible working hours
• Other benefits to be discussed at interview stage

Architectural Technologist Overview

• Produce high-quality architectural drawings, technical details and construction information across a variety of projects.
• Contribute to the delivery of projects from design development through to construction and completion.
• Undertake technical design and detailing for refurbishment, conversion and new-build projects.
• Assist with the preparation of feasibility studies, planning submissions and building regulations applications.
• Coordinate technical information with structural engineers, building services consultants and other external professionals.
• Support the delivery of projects across healthcare, higher education and local authority sectors.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and clients to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and to a high technical standard.
• Apply a thorough understanding of UK building regulations and relevant construction standards.
• Contribute to the development of the practice's Revit capabilities and standardised BIM family models, where appropriate.
• Maintain clear and proactive communication with project teams to ensure cohesive project delivery.
• Take an active role in professional development, with support available for those working towards chartership.

Architectural Technologist Requirements

• Live within a commutable distance of Sheffield
• Relevant qualification in Architectural Technology or a related discipline
• Approximately 2-3 years' post-qualification experience or more, with applications welcomed from candidates at varying stages of their career
• Strong technical knowledge and experience producing detailed architectural information
• Experience across RIBA Stages 3-7, ideally
• Good knowledge of either Revit or AutoCAD
• Good knowledge of UK building regulations and construction methods
• Ambition to achieve chartership or continue professional development
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, other professionals and clients
• Ability to take initiative, work independently and contribute effectively within a team
• Highly motivated, organised and confident, with a proactive approach to problem-solving