Senior Architectural Technician

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm in Reading is seeking a Senior Architectural Technician with expertise in Revit and AutoCAD to work on diverse residential and commercial projects. This role involves feasibility studies, technical support, and mentoring junior staff. A minimum HNC/BTEC is required, along with excellent communication skills and a collaborative attitude. Competitive salary and benefits are included, with a hybrid work model for work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension plan

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC / BTEC / CIAT qualified (Revit and RIBA certifications are an advantage).
• Experience in an Architectural Technician role for residential and commercial projects.
• Knowledge of creating schedules and families within Revit.

Responsibilities

• Conducting feasibility studies and leading projects through construction stages.
• Supporting the UK Architecture team and guiding junior colleagues.
• Providing technical support on residential and commercial projects.

Skills

Revit proficiency

AutoCAD proficiency

Strong communication skills

Job-running skills

Team capability

Education

HNC / BTEC / CIAT qualification

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

NBS Chorus/NBS Building

Photoshop

Sketch-up

Job description

Our growing Architectural team in Reading has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Architectural Technician to join them. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Revit and AutoCAD proficient Technician to work on residential, mixed‑use, and commercial projects. You should have excellent communication and presentation skills, architectural experience, technical knowledge and a willingness to learn. You will primarily report to the Reading Architecture team, which forms part of the wider National UK Architectural team.

The office homes approximately 80 people working in Town Planning, Architecture, Masterplanning, Landscape, Graphic Communications and Functional Support teams. Based in The Blade we offer a modern, open‑plan and high‑quality office environment in Central Reading, just 5 minutes’ walk from Reading train station.

You will join a supportive team environment with exciting career opportunities, and great client exposure whilst enjoying continued professional development and exposure to an innovative and collaborative multi‑disciplinary environment.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Taking part in initial early‑stage feasibility studies, planning and building regulation applications and leading projects through construction stages
• Supporting the wider UK Architecture team as well as providing support and guidance to junior colleagues where required
• Providing technical support with ongoing residential and commercial projects particularly from layout working drawings through to completion
• Developing client relationships

You will have:

• Minimum HNC / BTEC / CIAT qualified (Revit and RIBA certifications are an advantage)
• Experience in an Architectural Technician role, including production of high‑quality working drawing and layouts ideally for residential, mixed‑use, and commercial projects
• BIM Level 2 experience and Fluent use of Revit and AutoCAD for large projects residential schemes
• Knowledge of creating schedules and families within Revit
• Recent UK work examples for RIBA Stages 4 to 5
• Working knowledge of current UK Building Regulations
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong job‑running skills, with the ability to programme your own work
• Excellent team capability, able to engage actively with colleagues, confident, enthusiastic and with a can‑do attitude
• Ability to review and interpret shop and sub‑contractor drawings
• Experience in writing specifications and experience of using NBS Chorus/NBS Building

Additional desirable attributes would be:

• Experience in Photoshop, Sketch‑up
• A keen interest and knowledge in Design
• Hand‑drawing skills (concept and perspective) and the ability to produce clear graphic presentations

Why join us?

People culture:

We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.

Award winning workplace:

Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.

Growth:

We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland - we want you to be part of it!

Great Benefits:

Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.

Flexible working:

Enjoy a healthy work‑life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

Professional development:

Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions.