Senior Architectural Technician

Penguin Recruitment; Skipton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Architectural Technician for their Skipton office. This role involves creating high-quality architectural drawings and documentation for various rural development projects across the UK. Candidates should possess strong proficiency in AutoCAD and have a good understanding of UK planning regulations.

The consultancy promotes a collaborative and flexible working environment, offering career development opportunities and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Experienced Senior Architectural Technician with relevant project experience.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and technical drawing production.
• Good understanding of UK planning, building regulations, and construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality architectural drawings and technical documentation using AutoCAD.
• Prepare planning, building regulations, and construction drawing packages.
• Assist in the delivery of a wide range of rural development and property projects.

Skills

AutoCAD

Planning and construction documentation

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Title: Senior Architectural Technician

Location: Skipton, Yorkshire

Salary: £38-45,000 DOE

About the company

This established multi-disciplinary consultancy is a leading specialist in rural development, diversification, land and property projects across the UK. Working with a broad and varied client base, the business delivers innovative solutions that help rural enterprises, landowners, and communities achieve their long-term ambitions. With a collaborative and supportive culture at its core, the organisation is proud that 100% of its team members say they are proud to work there. The business operates as a highly connected dispersed team, using modern technology and collaborative working practices to successfully deliver projects nationwide.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Supportive and highly collaborative team culture
• Diverse and interesting project portfolio across the rural, land, and property sectors
• Career development opportunities within a growing multidisciplinary consultancyWork alongside experienced professionals across a range of disciplines
• Employee‑focused business with high levels of staff engagement and satisfaction

Key Responsibilities

• Produce high‑quality architectural drawings and technical documentation using AutoCAD
• Prepare planning, building regulations, and construction drawing packages
• Assist in the delivery of a wide range of rural development, diversification, and property projects
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and statutory authorities
• Coordinate design information across multidisciplinary project teams
• Undertake site visits and surveys as required
• Ensure projects are delivered accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with relevant regulations and standards
• Contribute to project planning, technical problem‑solving, and successful project delivery

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced Senior Architectural Technician with relevant project experience
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and technical drawing production
• Demonstrable experience preparing planning and construction documentation
• Good understanding of UK planning, building regulations, and construction processes
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment
• Comfortable working across a varied project portfolio and managing multiple priorities
• Full UK driving licence desirable

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Architectural Technician seeking a varied role within a highly respected consultancy that combines flexibility, collaboration, and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to rural development projects across the UK.