Graduate Architectural Technologist

RGB Recruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

RGB Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Graduate Architectural Technologist to join a Bristol-based multidisciplinary consultancy in its Retail & Commercial team. This full-time role is ideal for a recent graduate or junior professional, offering hands-on project exposure from design through to delivery.

Duties include producing architectural drawings, assisting with planning applications, and developing construction details under supervision.

Qualifications

• Studying towards or recently completed a qualification in Architectural Technology or a related discipline.
• Placement-year students and recent graduates both considered.
• Good CAD and general IT skills.
• Revit experience would be beneficial.
• An interest in technical design and how buildings are put together.
• Enthusiastic, organised and keen to learn.
• Strong communication skills and comfortable working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Architects and Technologists across live projects
• Producing and developing architectural drawings and technical information
• Building your understanding of detailing and construction
• Learning to use project and drawing standards within a professional environment
• Supporting the preparation of design and technical packages
• Attending site visits and project meetings where appropriate
• Developing your understanding of UK Building Regulations
• Working collaboratively with different disciplines across the wider business

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

General IT skills

Education

Architectural Technology

Job description

This full time position suits a recent graduate or junior seeking a first practice role. Based in Bristol, the successful Graduate Architectural Technologist will join an established multidisciplinary consultancy's Retail & Commercial team. Duties include preparing technical drawings, assisting with planning applications, and developing construction details under supervision. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is essential, alongside strong attention to detail and communication skills. Salary ranges from £25,000 to £30,000 depending on experience. The firm offers structured mentoring, clear progression routes, and a record of long-term staff retention spanning over fifty years.

Graduate Architectural Technologist, Bristol £25k - £30k DOE

Have you recently graduated and are looking for your first opportunity in practice? Or are you a Junior Architectural Technologist looking for a new opportunity? An established multidisciplinary consultancy in Bristol is looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Architectural Technologist to join their Retail & Commercial team. The consultancy has been operating successfully for over 50 years, with an outstanding reputation for staff retention, many employees have built long term careers, supported by structured mentoring and clear progression routes. This is a great opportunity to gain hands‑on experience within a supportive practice, working alongside experienced Architects and Technologists on live projects for major national clients. You'll be given genuine project exposure while developing your technical skills and understanding of how projects progress from design through to delivery.

The Role:

• Supporting Architects and Technologists across live projects


• Producing and developing architectural drawings and technical information


• Building your understanding of detailing and construction


• Learning to use project and drawing standards within a professional environment


• Supporting the preparation of design and technical packages


• Attending site visits and project meetings where appropriate


• Developing your understanding of UK Building Regulations


• Working collaboratively with different disciplines across the wider business

What We're Looking For:

• Studying towards or recently completed a qualification in Architectural Technology or a related discipline


• Placement-year students and recent graduates both considered


• Good CAD and general IT skills


• Revit experience would be beneficial


• An interest in technical design and how buildings are put together


• Enthusiastic, organised and keen to learn


• Strong communication skills and comfortable working as part of a team

You'll join a consultancy with a strong track record of supporting people at the beginning of their careers, with experienced professionals around you to provide mentoring and help develop your technical knowledge. For a graduate, this could provide the first step towards a longer term career within the practice, while placement students will gain valuable experience to support your degree and future progression.