Senior Architectural Technician

TN United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Architectural Technician to join their dynamic team in Slough. This role offers the chance to lead projects in the retirement living and care sectors, providing you with the opportunity to develop your career while working in a supportive environment. With flexible hours and hybrid working options, you will manage a technical team, oversee multiple projects, and ensure compliance with UK building regulations. If you are passionate about architecture and team development, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

23 Days Annual Leave

Hybrid Working Options

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Architecture.
• Qualified as an Architectural Technician with strong UK regulations knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead a technical team and oversee multiple projects.
• Provide technical guidance and prepare design proposals.

Skills

Revit

Team Management

Building Technology

NBS Specification

Sketchup

Freehand Drawing

UK Building Regulations

CDM Regulations

Education

Architectural Technician Qualification

Tools

Revit

Sketchup

Job description

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Senior Architectural Technician Job in Slough, Berkshire

We are currently working with an independent, forward-thinking, award-winning architectural practice that has a Senior Architectural Technician job available. This role would see you working with one of the leading practices in the growing retirement living and care sectors.

Established for over 50 years, this award-winning architectural practice consists of 20 dedicated professionals. Renowned for delivering client-focused projects in the retirement living and care sector, they offer a family-feel business environment and are passionate about the well-being and development of their staff. Due to their impressive track record and strong client relationships, they are currently seeking an enthusiastic Senior Architectural Technician to join their team.

This role offers flexible hours and hybrid working arrangements, making it an excellent opportunity for a motivated Senior Architectural Technician looking for a supportive and dynamic work environment. You will have the opportunity to run your own team and projects while growing your career in a practice that values staff well-being.

Role & Responsibilities

• Take a lead role in the running of a technical team
• Oversee Multiple projects
• Working with the team to help develop junior team members
• Allocation of work and resources
• Provide technical guidance and support to clients
• Develop project briefs and feasibility studies
• Prepare and present design proposals
• Use Revit on a daily basis
• Checking of drawings
• Responsibility for compliance and quality standards
• Evaluate environmental impact and sustainability
• Obtain and evaluate tenders and contracts
• Liaise with local planning, building control departments, other statutory bodies, and outside organizations
• Attend regular meetings with clients, contractors, and other specialists, including engineers and surveyors, to ensure buildings meet necessary standards
• Collaborate closely with construction specialists on-site
• Obtain feedback from clients and building users, and report on contractor performance once the construction project is completed
• Appraise the performance of buildings in use and produce maintenance management information.

Required Skills & Experience

• Qualified as an Architectural Technician
• Ability to use Revit is essential
• Possess a minimum of 10 years’ experience in Architecture
• Experience with NBS Specification and Sketchup is beneficial
• Proven track record of team management
• Freehand drawing ability would be beneficial
• Good understanding of building technology
• Experience in care or retirement living projects would be highly beneficial
• Strong knowledge of UK building and CDM regulations
• Care about the impact of designs on the end user
• Due to site locations, you will need a valid UK driving licence.

What you get back

• 23 Days annual leave
• Option for Hybrid working of Wednesdays and Fridays after probation