Senior Architectural Technician

Royal Institute of British Architects; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious architectural practice in Cambridge as a Senior Architectural Technician. This role offers the opportunity to lead and manage projects across various sectors, including education and healthcare, while working within a collaborative and award-winning team. With over a century of innovation and excellence, this employee-owned firm emphasizes sustainability, technology, and thoughtful design. Employees benefit from structured career growth, a supportive work environment, and flexible working hours. If you're passionate about architecture and eager to make a lasting impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Income protection

Professional memberships

Increased Pension Scheme

Flexible working hours

22 Days Holiday + gifted 3 days over Christmas + Bank holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UK project experience required.
• Proficiency in Revit and experience in a BIM environment essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects through all RIBA stages from concept to completion.
• Oversee design development and ensure compliance with project briefs.

Skills

UK project experience

Project management

Revit proficiency

BIM environment experience

Understanding of UK Building Regulations

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Tools

Revit

Job description

Senior Architectural Technician Job in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Senior Architectural Technician Job joining a renowned Cambridge-based practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, people-focused architecture across education, leisure, residential, healthcare, and science & research sectors. This role offers the chance to take on a lead design and project-running role within a collaborative and award-winning team.

With over 100 years of history, they have built a legacy of innovation and excellence, combining sustainability, technology, and thoughtful design to create lasting impact. As an employee-owned practice, they foster a supportive, engaging work environment, with structured career growth opportunities and a commitment to professional development.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects through all RIBA stages, from concept to completion
• Oversee design development, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance with project briefs
• Work closely with clients, stakeholders, and consultants to ensure successful project delivery
• Support the development of junior team members through mentorship and knowledge sharing
• Take a hands-on approach to technical detailing, coordination, and problem-solving
• Ensure projects align with Building Regulations, planning requirements, and sustainability goals
• Play a key role in business development, helping to secure new projects through bids and presentations.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years UK project experience
• Proven experience in leading and managing medium to large-scale projects
• Proficiency in Revit essential and experience working in a BIM environment
• A strong understanding of UK Building Regulations, planning policies, and sustainability standards
• Experience in sectors such as education, healthcare, science & research, or leisure is desirable
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage teams and liaise with clients.

What you get back

• Up to £50,000
• Bonus scheme
• Income protection
• Professional memberships
• Increased Pension Scheme
• Flexible working hours
• 22 Days Holiday + gifted 3 days over Christmas + Bank holidays.

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.