Senior Architectural Technician

AHR; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

37 hours per week

25 days holiday

Career progression

Professional memberships

Health Cash Plan

Critical Illness Insurance

Life Assurance

Discretionary bonus

Cycle to Work

Job summary

AHR is seeking a Senior Architectural Technician to join our creative team in Shrewsbury or Birmingham. The role involves managing production information, producing drawing packages, coordinating with consultants, and ensuring compliance with design and building regulations for healthcare and education projects.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years post-qualification experience, strong Revit skills, and a solid knowledge of UK construction law. Hybrid working and clear progression paths are offered.

Qualifications

• 10 years post-qualification experience in healthcare, DfE schools or high-density residential settings.
• Sound knowledge of construction and detailing.
• Structured approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day job running during production information and site stages under supervision.
• Produce effective working drawing packages with minimal supervision.
• Advise on environmental and building regulatory requirements affecting the project.
• Understand current and future fire regulations.
• Advise on materials and maintain buildability awareness.
• Carry out Designer Risk Assessments (CDM).
• Coordinate with other consultants and stakeholders, disseminate information to team members.
• Ensure compliance with design, legal, statutory and professional requirements.
• Coordinate detailed design information and liaise with authorities for approvals.
• Utilize latest Revit Level 2 BIM processes and provide COBie data.
• Source technical information and contribute to QA procedures.

Skills

Revit proficiency

Problem solving

UK construction knowledge

Education

Relevant degree/HNC/HND/BTEC

Job description

About Us

AHR is a multi-award winning architecture and building consultancy practice. Based on our strong heritage and breadth of services, we provide imaginative solutions to make a positive contribution for our clients, society and the built environment.

About Us

AHR is a multi-award winning architecture and building consultancy practice. Based on our strong heritage and breadth of services, we provide imaginative solutions to make a positive contribution for our clients, society and the built environment. Our people make us who we are - we are a people business and want to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all can flourish. We see diversity as a strength which creates fresh perspectives and generates new ideas. We enjoy what we do and are determined to do an outstanding job. We deliver best when working in teams. Our culture is a product of the combined mindsets and behaviours of our people. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Architectural Technician to join our creative and friendly team based in our Shrewsbury or Birmingham office to work on large projects within the healthcare or education sectors.

About You

With a proven track record as a Technician with 10 years post qualification experience and you will have sound knowledge of construction and detailing. Your structured approach to problem-solving and decision-making will complement your ability to work with minimum supervision as a collaborative team member.

Your Skills And Experience

• Relevant degree, HNC/HND or BTEC
• A minimum of 10 years experience working in healthcare, DfE schools and high density residential settings
• Highly proficient in Revit with continual use in practice as the primary design/delivery tool
• Expert knowledge of UK Construction and Building Law

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for day to day job running during production information and site stages under the supervision of a Project Director
• Produce effective working drawing packages with the minimum of supervision
• Advise on environmental and building regulatory requirements affecting the project
• A good understanding of current and future fire regulations
• Advise on materials
• Carry out Designer Risk Assessments (CDM)
• Co-ordinate with other consultants/colleagues, disseminate information to team members and negotiate with statutory bodies
• Ensure compliance with design, legal, statutory and professional requirements
• Co-ordinate detailed design information
• Liaise with and produce documentation for statutory and local approval authorities
• Use latest Revit Level 2 BIM processes
• Able to provide COBie data
• Source technical information, buildability awareness, carry out Health and Safety Risk assessments, prepare tender reports and recommendations, carry out measured surveys and implement and work to QA procedures

What We Offer You

• Salary: Competitive salary based on experience
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week (hybrid working)
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing with service
• Support with career progression and education
• Paid professional memberships
• BUPA Health Cash Plan
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Assurance scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Cycle2Work scheme

Our full benefits package can be seen on the AHR careers site.

This is an excellent opportunity to join our highly creative and ambitious team. You will be part of an innovative, design-led progressive practice.

AHR is an equal opportunities employer, we do not discriminate on any grounds other than ability to carry out the job role. If you require any adjustments to make the recruitment process easier, please let us know.