Senior Architectural Technician

Pettigrew Recruitment Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier construction company in Glasgow seeks an experienced Senior Architectural Technician with strong skills in design coordination and project delivery in the housing sector. This full-time role offers a competitive salary with benefits such as a car allowance and private health care. Candidates should possess experience in residential development and a relevant degree. Opportunities for career development are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus scheme

Employee discounts on holidays and leisure

Strong career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical role within housebuilding or residential development.
• Strong understanding of new-build housing standards and technical compliance.
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design information and secure approvals.
• Support development projects from feasibility to completion.
• Produce timely technical progress reports.

Skills

Technical role experience in housebuilding or residential development

Communication and influencing skills

Organizational skills

Creative problem-solving

Education

Degree in Architecture or Architectural Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Architectural Technician - Glasgow

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time (Agile working)

Salary: Competitive, with car allowance, private health care & bonus

Are you a Senior Architectural Technician in the Glasgow area with experience in the housebuilding / residential development market?

We are delighted to be working with one of the industry’s premier construction businesses, with a vibrant and professional technical department who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Architectural Technician to their team.

The Role:

The role supports multiple new developments commencing over the next 12 months and is responsible for coordinating design information, securing approvals, and supporting project delivery from feasibility through to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

Design Coordination & Information Management

• Coordinate design information between external consultants and internal departments.
• Ensure all approvals are secured in a timely manner.
• Review and check the accuracy and suitability of design information.
• Prepare design information for tender packages and construction issue.
• Liaise with architects, engineers, planners, and statutory authorities.

Project Delivery & Technical Support

• Support development projects from feasibility through to completion and handover.
• Attend development and coordination meetings with project teams.
• Provide technical support to live construction sites.
• Ensure compliance with planning, building regulations, warranties, and internal standards.

Reporting & Documentation

• Produce timely technical progress reports.
• Monitor key design programme milestones.
• Support delivery of business targets in line with the 5-year plan.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in a technical role within housebuilding or residential development.
• Strong understanding of new-build housing standards and technical compliance.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Highly organised and capable of managing multiple tasks.
• Creative problem-solver with a proactive approach.
• Experience supporting operational business units.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and design coordination software.
• Advanced IT skills including Microsoft Office.

Education & Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, or equivalent.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary and annual pay reviews.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Employee discounts include holidays, leisure and health clubs.
• A culture of trust and empowerment.
• Strong career development opportunities.

If you are already working at this level or are an Architectural Technician with relevant experience, we would love to hear from you!

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