Senior Architectural Technician

Penguin Recruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established architectural firm in Bedford is seeking an experienced Senior Architectural Technician to contribute to high-quality projects in residential and commercial sectors. The role involves producing detailed technical drawings, supporting design developments, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should possess strong skills in Revit and AutoCAD, along with a solid understanding of UK Building Regulations. This position offers competitive salary and numerous benefits including flexible working arrangements and a profit-share scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Profit-share scheme

Pension scheme

Additional day off for your birthday

Healthcare cover after three years

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Architectural Technology or a related discipline.
• Strong experience producing technical and construction information within a UK architectural practice.
• In-depth knowledge of UK Building Regulations, construction methods, and technical detailing.

Responsibilities

• Produce and develop detailed technical and construction drawings from concept stage through to completion.
• Support design development, planning applications, and Building Regulations submissions.
• Mentor and support junior technicians and architectural staff.

Skills

Architectural Technology

Technical drawing

Revit

AutoCAD

Building Regulations knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant qualification in Architectural Technology

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Senior Architectural Technician – Location: Bedford

Salary: £38-45,000

n exciting opportunity has become available for a Senior Architectural Technician to join a well-established, award-winning multidisciplinary practice based in Bedford. Renowned for delivering high-quality, design-led projects across residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors, the practice is continuing to grow and is seeking an experienced technician to play a key role in project delivery while supporting and mentoring junior team members.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Profit-share scheme
• Pension scheme
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Healthcare cover after three years

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and develop detailed technical and construction drawings from concept stage through to completion
• Support design development, planning applications, and Building Regulations submissions
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure efficient project delivery
• Assist with site inspections and provide technical input during the construction phase
• Ensure projects comply with UK Building Regulations, industry standards, and best practice detailing
• Mentor and support junior technicians and architectural staff
• Contribute to quality control processes and maintain accurate project documentation

Skills and Experience

• Relevant qualification in Architectural Technology or a related discipline
• Strong experience producing technical and construction information within a UK architectural practice
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, with BIM workflow experience highly desirable
• In-depth knowledge of UK Building Regulations, construction methods, and technical detailing
• Experience delivering residential and/or commercial projects
• Confident communicator with excellent coordination and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment

To apply, please call Sophie on (phone number removed) or alternatively, send your CV and Portfolio across to (url removed). I look forward to hearing from you