Remote Senior Architectural Technologist

1st Select; Tyseley; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm is seeking a highly skilled Senior Architectural Technologist for a remote role. The ideal candidate must have over 10 years of experience, particularly in managing medium to large-scale projects. Proficiency in Revit is mandatory, along with a strong understanding of construction documentation and building regulations. This position requires exceptional communication and organizational skills to coordinate complex projects effectively.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in an architectural or design practice.
• Proven track record delivering medium to large-scale projects.
• Excellent understanding of building regulations (UK, Canadian, or local equivalents).

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical development of architectural projects through all RIBA stages.
• Prepare detailed construction drawings, specifications, and tender documentation.
• Ensure design compliance with local building codes and sustainability standards.

Skills

Technical design experience

Knowledge of construction documentation

BIM/Revit management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Architectural Technology

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

BIM 360

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated Senior Architectural Technologist to join our team in a fully remote capacity. The ideal candidate will bring extensive technical design experience, strong knowledge of construction documentation, and the ability to coordinate complex architectural projects from concept through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical development of architectural projects through all RIBA (or equivalent) stages.
• Prepare detailed construction drawings, specifications, and tender documentation.
• Ensure design compliance with local building codes, planning regulations, and sustainability standards.
• Manage BIM/Revit models, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams (structural, MEP, etc.).
• Oversee quality assurance of technical outputs from junior team members.
• Collaborate remotely with architects, engineers, and clients to deliver coordinated design packages.
• Provide technical guidance on materials, construction methods, and detailing.
• Support contract administration, including RFIs, shop drawings, and site coordination.
• Assist in developing standard templates, libraries, and workflows for remote collaboration.

Key Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Architectural Technology (or related field).
• 10+ years of professional experience in an architectural or design practice.
• Proven track record delivering medium to large-scale projects across various sectors (residential, commercial, institutional, etc.).
• Proficiency in Revit (mandatory); experience with AutoCAD, Navisworks, and BIM 360 an asset.
• Strong knowledge of construction detailing, materials, and building envelope systems.
• Excellent understanding of building regulations (UK, Canadian, or local equivalents).
• Ability to lead and mentor remote teams and manage workflows effectively.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Comfortable working in a fully remote, digital-first environment with distributed teams