Middleweight & Senior Architectural Technician (Housing)

Architecturevogue; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established architectural practice in Southampton is seeking a Middleweight or Senior Housing Technician to produce detailed working drawings and lead projects. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience in UK residential housing, strong AutoCAD skills, and an understanding of UK Building Regulations. Offering a supportive work culture with hybrid working arrangements and a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Friendly, collaborative work culture

Hybrid working available

Focus 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.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD (essential); Revit experience is a bonus.
• In-depth understanding of UK Building Regulations and compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead project delivery as a design team leader.

Skills

AutoCAD

Client relationship management

UK Building Regulations

Revit

Education

4+ years post-qualification 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.