Intermediate / Senior Architectural Technologist / Retrofit Designer

Retrofit Design Services (UK) Ltd.; Baildon; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design practice in the Retrofit sector is seeking an Intermediate to Senior Architectural Technologist / Part 2 Architect. This role involves leading design and technical delivery across various retrofit projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards. The successful candidate will have a degree in Architectural Technology or Architecture with a minimum of 5 years’ experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is essential. The company offers a competitive salary, flexi-time, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance-based bonus

Flexi-time

Paid overtime

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Training programme

Hybrid working arrangement

Professional accreditation support

Holiday buy-back scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ professional Architectural & Design experience.
• Proficiency in Autodesk applications like AutoCAD and Revit.
• Strong knowledge of building regulations and RIBA stages.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and technical delivery across projects.
• Prepare and coordinate planning submissions.
• Produce technical drawing packages based on surveys.

Skills

Technical drawing skills

Project management

Communication

Teamwork and leadership

Education

Degree in Architectural Technology or Architecture (minimum Part 2)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Adobe software

Job description

Job Title

Intermediate to Senior Architectural Technologist / Part 2 Architect

Location

(Office Based / Hybrid or Remote Role available), Head Office (Saltaire, West Yorkshire)

Hours

Full time, 37.5 hours per week. (7.5 hour working day, 5 days per week, Monday – Friday).

Office Opening times

Monday – Friday, 8am - 6pm

Salary

Competitive Salary, (dependent on experience), annual bonus + other benefits.

Introduction

The opportunity has arisen to join an industry leading, award-winning design practice within the UK’s Retrofit sector.

Retrofit Design Services (UK) was established back in 2024 to offer a professional, independent, compliant, and diligent service in line with regulatory and statutory requirements. Fully compliant with Planning and Building Regulations, PAS 2035 and PAS 2030 standards.

We pride ourselves on been a diligent, passionate and motivated architectural design consultancy specialising in Retrofit and we drive sustainability and decarbonisation into everything we do, nationwide.

Following our positive reputation, repeat custom and successful appointment of multiple large-scale contracts throughout the UK over the forthcoming years, we are looking for someone just as passionate as we are about reducing nationwide carbon emissions in line with the UK’s 2030 & 2050 Net Zero targets across the UK’s Residential & Commercial properties.

Location

Our head office is in Salts Mill, central to the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site - Saltaire , where our contemporary offices offer a great central proximity to all the local amenities.

Just a minutes’ walk to Saltaire Train station with regular links to Shipley, Leeds, Bradford, Skipton and beyond.

What We Do

We specialise in Architectural and surveying services, Retrofit Design, Assessment and Coordination, PAS 2035 and everything else in between!

Additionally, our designers and surveyors diversify within the business to ensure our clients across residential, retail and commercial sectors are also covered.

We offer “lead consultant” services where we ensure a project is taken from inception to completion offering feasibility, planning, building regulations and construction phase design packages.

Our work mainly covers existing property refurbishments, extensions, conversions, new builds, energy efficiency improvements, planning, building regulations, principal designer roles and much more.

Team Overview

Team culture within RDS (UK) is extremely important and you will be surrounded by a strong team, good people, who are just as passionate about their job and the role we play within the industry.

Our diverse and thriving team comprises of experienced Retrofit Assessors, Retrofit Coordinators, Retrofit Designers, Architectural Technologists, Architects, Surveyors, Drone enthusiasts, Principal Designers (CDM 2015 & BR) & Health and Safety experts and more.

Role Overview and Key Responsibilities

The role is for someone who can work independently, and as a valued member of a growing team, where quality is at the forefront of everything we do.

Your role and responsibilities will be

• Client Facing.
• Collaborating with the team and other external stakeholders.
• Able to produce technical drawing packages based on surveys / Retrofit Assessments carried out by yourself and / or others.
• Work with project managers and Retrofit Coordinators to ensure full compliance with PAS 2035.
• Work with other stakeholders following RIBA stages covering Planning, Building Regulations and Construction phase documentation.
• Lead design and technical delivery across multiple architectural and retrofit projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare / submit / monitor and coordinate Planning and Building Control submissions ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Undertake detailed U-Value Calculations, overheating calculations and thermal bridge calculations for existing and proposed building fabric.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and statutory authorities, leading multidisciplinary teams where required.

Essential Criteria, Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ professional Architectural & Design related experience.
• Degree or similar in Architectural Technology or Architecture (minimum Part 2).
• Qualifications and Experience in Retail, Commercial, Residential and Retrofit (PAS 2035 / EnerPHit / Passive House / Energy Efficiency).
• Experience in Principal Design (CDM 2015 & BR).
• Excellent communication, time, coordination, and project management skills, especially leading design teams.
• Experience in project running, from feasibility to completion, including ability to carry out consultant coordination (steel / cladding / glazing packs etc.).
• Excellent knowledge of RIBA Stages, Planning & Building Regulations.
• Knowledge of building thermal performance analysis and U-Value calculations.
• Strong material knowledge, especially with energy efficiency measures and existing non-traditional constructions.
• Fully proficient in Autodesk applications including AutoCAD & Revit. (3D rendering packages is beneficial).
• Fully proficient in Microsoft Office & Adobe software.
• Strong teamwork orientation and leadership capability.
• Proactive, detail-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Passion for decarbonisation of existing buildings.
• Passion for architectural technology, innovation, and built heritage.

Company Offering / Benefits

• Competitive starting salary, reviewed annually, with a 6-month probation period.
• Annual (end of year) discretionary performance-based bonus.
• Flexi-time.
• Paid overtime during busy periods to the discretion of the director / s in line with your contract.
• 25 days holiday entitlement (January 1st to December 31st) + Bank Holidays.
• Training programme and regular CPD.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Hybrid working - 2 hybrid / 3 office (unless site based).
• Birthday Leave (added to standard entitlement).
• Professional accreditation support and paid for.
• Long service rewards.
• Holiday buy-back scheme.
• Regular staff social events.
• A company that cares and understands the needs for hard working individuals.