Junior Architectural Technologist/ Assistant

Penguin Recruitment; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural design consultancy is seeking an experienced Architectural Technician to produce accurate residential working drawing packages. The role, located in Southampton, offers hybrid working after a probation period, a sustainable travel allowance, and opportunities for career advancement. Preferred qualifications include several years’ experience with national house builders and proficiency in AutoCAD. The position provides a salary of £28-38,000 DOE.

Benefits

Sustainable travel allowance

Annual Christmas bonus

Hybrid working after probation

Home workstation provided

Increased annual leave

Qualifications

• Several years' experience in residential technical design.
• Proven work with large national house builders.
• Strong knowledge of UK regulations and detailing standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate residential working drawing packages.
• Coordinate with national house builders, engineers, and consultants.
• Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations and NHBC standards.

Skills

Residential technical design

Compliance with UK Building Regulations

AutoCAD proficiency

Time management

Team collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Architectural Technician- Residential Working Drawing Role

Location: Southampton

Salary: £28-38,000 DOE

An established architectural design consultancy specialising in the residential sector is currently seeking an experienced Architectural Technician to join their growing team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in working drawing packages for national house builders. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering accurate, regulation-compliant technical drawings, with clear opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Sustainable travel allowance (up to £1,000 p/a for public transport or EV use)
Annual Christmas bonus (up to £1,000)
Hybrid working after 4-month probation (3 days office / 2 days home)
Home workstation provided (if separate study area is available)
Annual leave starting at 20-22 days, increasing yearly to 28 days
Promotion opportunities to Team Lead, Associate, or Director levelKey Responsibilities

Produce accurate residential working drawing packages
Coordinate with national house builders, engineers, and consultants
Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations and NHBC standards
Support projects through design, technical, and construction stages
Manage multiple projects with minimal supervision
Contribute to internal reviews and technical qualityIdeal Candidate

Overall several years' experience in residential technical design
Proven work with large national house builders
Strong knowledge of UK regulations and detailing standards
Proficient in AutoCAD (Revit a bonus)
Excellent technical accuracy and time management
Strong communicator and team collaborator
Ambitious and motivated to progress into leadership roles

To apply, please contact KAZ on (phone number removed) OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to I hope to hear from you soon

Job Info

Job Title:

Company:

Penguin Recruitment

Location:

Posted:

Aug 7th 2025

Closes:

Sep 7th 2025

Sector:

Construction

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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