Architectural Technologist - 6 Month FTC

PureGym; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

The Purpose

To provide specialist, technical support and services across all property development projects, covering both new and existing sites. In addition, to contribute to the wider Development team in developing a culture of best practice and continuous improvement.

The Role

• Carrying out desktop appraisals for sites to assess their suitability for conversion for gym use.
• Carrying out initial feasibility studies and risk assessments.
• Assessing environmental impacts and identifying legal issues.
• Preparing technical drawings and information for both feasibility studies and construction projects.
• Preparation of drawings and information required for planning and statutory consents (Planning, Building Control).
• Analysing architectural plans and drawings, highlighting any possible risks or problems and making amendments using computer-aided design applications (CAD).
• Specifying the appropriate technology and tools to be used in the project and advising where this requires deviation from the initial design plans.
• Preparation of 3D visuals/models to help other stakeholders in the business understand schemes.
• Assisting the Senior Project Architect with technical drawings and details for use in design manuals.
• Liaising with the architect, surveyors and other construction professionals.
• Ensuring personal development plans are in place.
• Positively representing the Development function internally and being an ambassador for PureGym externally.

The Person

• Is a proficient user of AutoCAD, Sketch Up and ideally Revit.
• Has a strong understanding of Building Regulations.
• Ideally has experience of contributing to multi-site property developments consistently and at scale.
• Ideally has experience working in or with large scale organisations in customer facing industries such as leisure, retail, hospitality and retail banking.
• Has a strong interest in architecture, mathematics, drawing and design, with an excellent eye for detail.
• Has good time management and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Proactive, accountable, hands on, adaptable and able to react quickly to a fast moving, ever-changing environment.
• An excellent communicator, with the ability to simply convey complex messages and influence at a senior level.
• Commercially astute, able to evaluate investment decisions considering member brand expectations balanced with the required levels of return.
• Member focused, always striving to improve the experience for all members through own area or working across the business.
• Able to travel as required.

Benefits

• Gym membership for you + 1
• Hybrid working
• A truly flexible working culture
• Personal private healthcare
• Life insurance
• Company pension contribution
• Holiday purchase scheme up to an additional week.
• Great Learning & Development Resources
• Enhanced maternity pay