Middleweight & Senior Architectural Technician (Housing)

Architecturevogue; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural practice in central Southampton is seeking a Middleweight or Senior Housing Technician. The role involves producing residential working drawings, managing client relationships, and leading project delivery. Applicants should have over 4 years' experience in the UK housing sector. The company offers a friendly work culture, hybrid working options, and excellent transport links.

Benefits

Hybrid working available

Strong management support

Emphasis on work-life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years' post-qualification experience in a similar UK-based role.
• Proven experience working on UK residential developer housing projects.
• In-depth understanding of UK Building Regulations and compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Produce comprehensive residential working drawing packages.
• Review and coordinate third-party design drawings.
• Liaise with Building Control/NHBC to discharge conditions.
• Attend site visits and client meetings.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Client relationship management

Project delivery leadership

Revit experience

Job description

LB Design Recruitment is working with a well-established and busy architectural practice based in central Southampton. Specialising in residential schemes, they work with both large national housebuilders and smaller regional developers on projects ranging from 10 to 2,000+ homes, including low to medium-rise mixed-use new builds and refurbishments.

Due to a strong pipeline of new work, the practice is now seeking both a Middleweight and a Senior Housing Technician to join their growing team.

The Role:

• Produce comprehensive residential working drawing packages
• Review, approve and coordinate third-party design drawings for any technical inconsistencies
• Liaise with Building Control/NHBC to discharge conditions
• Produce external works and conveyance layouts, including coordinating with civil engineers
• Lead project delivery as a design team leader
• Attend site visits and client meetings

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 4+ years\' post-qualification experience in a similar UK-based role
• Proven experience working on UK residential developer housing projects
• Comfortable managing new and existing client relationships
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD (essential); Revit experience is a bonus
• In-depth understanding of UK Building Regulations and compliance processes

What’s On Offer:

• Friendly, collaborative work culture with strong management support
• Hybrid working available following initial office-based induction
• Flexibility and a strong emphasis on work-life balance
• Central Southampton location with excellent transport links

Please note: Applicants must be based in the UK with the legal right to live and work in the UK.

If you’re a Middleweight or Senior Architectural Technician looking for your next challenge in a supportive and ambitious practice, we’d love to hear from you.