Senior Architectural Technician

Norse Group LTD; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Hybrid working arrangements

Professional fees funded

Training and education opportunities

Job summary

South West Norse in Exeter, Devon, is seeking a Senior Architectural Technician/Technologist to lead project teams, coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, and produce high-quality technical information across RIBA stages.

The role requires CIAT accreditation or progress toward chartership, extensive experience on complex projects—especially educational ones—and advanced Revit skills with 2D drafting and NBS Chorus familiarity.

Qualifications

• Professional accreditation such as CIAT or progress toward chartership preferred.
• Extensive experience leading and delivering complex construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams across all RIBA stages.
• Develop detailed technical drawings, specifications, and construction information.
• Mentor junior staff and review their work.
• Prepare Planning and Building Control applications.
• Travel to client offices and construction sites as required.
• Identify and help develop new business opportunities.

Skills

Project leadership

Education sector experience

UK Building Regulations knowledge

Client communication

Problem solving

Education

CIAT accreditation / chartership progress

Tools

Revit

Autodesk 2D drafting

NBS Chorus

Job description

Senior Architectural Technician / Technologist

Exeter, Devon

£30,399.91 - £46,406.14 Dependent on experience

37 Hours per week, Monday to Friday 9-5 (with flexible working arrangements)

South West Norse is part of the wider Norse Group, offering the benefits of a locally based team supported by the knowledge, expertise, and resources of a national organisation. Based in Exeter, the team delivers projects across Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset.

Our Exeter office offers an excellent base for your career, whether you are already local or looking to relocate. It benefits from strong transport links, easy access to the M5, and convenient connections across Devon and the wider South West. The role also provides a strong work–life balance, enabling you to make the most of living in the South West.

We are a collaborative practice with a broad range of experience, providing opportunities to contribute meaningfully to project delivery across a wide range of RIBA Stages. South West Norse is also committed to supporting emerging talent, working closely with apprentices and work placement students.

Our work is primarily focussed on the education sector—spanning early years, primary and secondary schools, further and higher education, and SEND provision. Alongside this, we deliver a diverse range of projects across other commercial sectors for public and private clients offering a varied, stimulating, and rewarding workload.

The Senior Architectural Technician/Technologist will play a key role across all stages of design and project delivery. Responsibilities include leading project teams, coordinating multidisciplinary inputs, and producing high quality technical information, as well as working independently when required. The role also encompasses site inspections and technical support to ensure construction projects are delivered to agreed targets and comply fully with relevant policies, standards, and legislation.

Main Responsibilities:

• Act as project lead where appropriate and liaise with and coordinate other professional teams across all RIBA work stages.
• Developed designs and produce detailed technical drawings, specifications, and construction information to a high-quality professional standard.
• Operate independently on assigned projects and provide management, supervision, and guidance to team members working under your direction.
• Prepare and submit Planning and Building Control applications, securing the necessary statutory approvals.
• Undertake design and technical reviews of projects within the design team as required.
• Support junior team members by providing guidance, mentoring, and reviewing their work.
• Travel regularly to client and consultant offices, as well as construction sites, as required by project needs.
• Identify and help develop new business opportunities to support the growth of the organisation.
• Demonstrate personal commitment to the Norse Way CSR strategy.

Candidate Requirements:

• Professional accreditation such as CIAT (or progress toward accreditation/ chartership) is preferred, or other appropriate technical qualifications and competencies expected of a senior role.
• Extensive experience leading and delivering complex construction projects from early concept stages through to completion.
• Good experience of working on Educational Projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit (essential), supported by strong capability in Autodesk 2D drafting.
• Excellent specification writing skills, ideally using the NBS Chorus platform.
• Strong design, technical, and construction knowledge, with excellent technical detailing skills for both new build and existing buildings.
• In depth knowledge of UK Building Regulations the Building Safety Act and construction methods.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of individual and team responsibilities, meet project deadlines, and work productively both autonomously and as part of a team.
• Strong communicator with a proactive, solution‑focused mindset and the confidence to engage with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Positive attitude toward collaborative working, continuous improvement, and high technical standards.

Our Offer:

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays.
• Company pension and sickness scheme.
• Professional Fees are funded.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Access to company discounts and benefits.
• Access to Professional Qualification & further education.
• Along with the above, we constantly strive to offer support and development opportunities to all our staff, so you will be encouraged to grow within the role.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for our successful candidate, payment will be met by the employer.

We are committed to employment practices and behaviours which encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination.