Senior Architectural Technician

Zesty Work; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential studio near Southampton is seeking a Senior Architectural Technician. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in residential projects and strong technical skills. Responsibilities include producing technical drawings, ensuring compliance with regulations, and overseeing project timelines. This role offers competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Flexible working arrangements

21 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Participation in pension scheme

Access to employee support resources

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee retail discount scheme

Modern studio environment

Room for growth and career progression

Attractive CPD program

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years experience in the UK focusing on residential projects.
• Strong technical background and understanding of building regulations.
• Possession of a valid UK Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality technical drawings for residential projects.
• Interpret client briefs and create working drawings.
• Ensure compliance with Planning and Building Control Regulations.
• Review design information and keep it updated.

Skills

Experience in residential/mixed-use projects

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Understanding of building regulations

Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office

Ability to identify Health and Safety risks

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

About the job Senior Architectural Technician

Senior Architectural Technician for Leading Residential Studio

Permanent

About the Role

We are momentarily hiring a professional Senior Architectural Technician/Technologist to join the team of a leading residential projects studio based near Southampton. With over 50 years producing some of the UKs finest residential developments and mixed-use communities, our client prides itself on bringing together a strong and enthusiastic team of professionals. This role demands confidence in all aspects of technical design, responsibility for budget plans and punctuality on delivery, every time. To become a key member of a bustling, proactive studio. A strong applicant will take up a delegating role within a team of technicians, responsible for overseeing the project's compliance to legislation, timescale and liaison with contractors and 3rd party consultants.

Key Responsibilities

Produce high-quality technical drawings for residential projects.

Interpret client briefs to create working drawings and technical documents.

Ensuring drawings meet all current Planning and Building Control Regulations and able to Identify Health and Safety Risk under CDM Regulations.

Assist in delegating projects to other technicians.

Oversee project timelines and maintain quality control.

Liaise with clients and external parties as necessary managing clientele expectations.

Seek opportunities for professional development and advancement within the technical team.

Advising on materials, technology and processes involved in building design.

Draw up risk assessments, looking at surveys and investigating other issues that could affect how a building is designed.

Reviewing design information for each project and keeping it up to date.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

At least five years of experience in the UK, specialising in residential/mixed-use projects for developer clients and national house builders.

Solid technical background with heightened comprehension of building regulations.

Competent in AutoCAD; REVIT proficiency is preferred but not obligatory.

Proficient understanding of M4 (CAT 2 & 3) & NDSS.

Strong working familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Motivated to advance and participate in CPD opportunities.

Possession of a valid, clean, UK Driver's License.

Get in Touch If you're an experienced Senior Architectural Technician looking for your next challenge in Southampton, we want to hear from you! Submit your CV to Zesty Work today.

What You Get Back

Competitive salary package, negotiable on experience.

Flexible working arrangements with a mix of office and remote work options.

21 days of annual leave in addition to bank holidays, including a shutdown over the Christmas period.

Participation in the company pension scheme through Royal London.

Access to Healthy Minds Employee Support resources.

Opportunity to participate in the Cycle to Work Scheme and Eyecare Scheme.

Eligibility for the Employee retail discount scheme facilitated by Edenred.

Enjoy a modern open-plan, friendly, studio environment.

Room for growth and career progression.

Attractive CPD program.

Convenient on-site parking available free of charge.