Senior Architectural Technician / Architect

Brophy Riaz & Partners; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established architectural practice in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter is seeking an Architectural Technician or Architect with over 10 years of UK experience in residential projects. The role involves conducting site visits, preparing comprehensive drawing packages, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in AutoCAD and excellent communication abilities. This permanent, office-based position offers a competitive salary up to £45,000, along with benefits like a pension scheme and 28 days of holiday.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

28 days holiday

Free on-site parking

Office socials and team-building events

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a UK architectural practice.
• Experience within the residential sector.
• Knowledge of the Party Wall Act.

Responsibilities

• Conducting measured surveys and attending site visits.
• Preparing and submitting drawing packages for planning and building regulations.
• Coordinating with consultants and contractors.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of building regulations

Ability to work as a team player

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Overview

Your new practice

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established architectural practice based in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. A firm of Chartered Architects specialising in home extensions, loft conversions and housing developments, established for 30 years. The firm has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the residential, commercial, educational, and community sectors. This is an award-winning practice that has a fantastic reputation in the West Midlands, you’ll be joining a team of 5 who are passionate about delivering meaningful spaces for their clients.

Your role

Your role — As an Architectural Technician or Architect, you will be involved in a wide range of residential, housing / apartment projects and mixed-use projects. Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting measured surveys and attending site visits
• Taking detailed client briefs and translating them into design concepts & sketch plans
• Preparing and submitting comprehensive drawing packages for planning and building regulations particularly for house extensions
• Coordinating with consultants, contractors, and local authorities
• Ensuring compliance with UK building regulations, planning policies & permitted development rights and statutory legislation
• Supporting the design team with technical detailing and presentation materials
• Contributing to project delivery from concept through to completion
• Support quality assurance and maintain project documentation standards

Candidate requirements

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a UK architectural practice undertaking similar work
• Strong experience within the residential sector
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Proficiency to write tender packages and producing drawings in AutoCAD
• Proficiency to produce all relevant drawings and applications
• Excellent technical knowledge and attention to detail
• Strong understanding of the building regulations
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A detailed understanding of Seven Trent Build over and near too agreements
• A detailed knowledge of permitted development rights in particular for residential properties
• Reasonable knowledge of the Party Wall Act and ability to serve relevant notices. (Not draft awards this will be done by Party Wall Surveyors separately)
• Ability to work on your own initiative
• Ability to work as a team player, work under high pressure in this fast-paced environment meeting strict deadlines
• Advantageous: Good design sensibility and freehand sketching ability
• Advantageous: Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop
• Advantageous: Knowledge of the role of the Principal Designer CDM/ BRPD
• Full driving licence and own car

Benefits

In return, you’ll benefit from:

• Salary: Paying up to £45,000 depending on experience
• The opportunity to join a growing, well-established practice
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays and statutory holidays)
• Free on-site parking
• Office socials and team-building events
• Mileage paid for site visits

Location: Birmingham – Jewellery Quarter
Role: Office based, permanent

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply by sending your CV along with an electronic portfolio highlighting residential projects you have been involved, with details of your current salary, salary expectations and availability. We look forward to reviewing your application.