Senior Architectural Technician – Bespoke Residential

Rias; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary based on experience

28 days annual leave

Employer pension contribution top-up

Professional membership fees paid

CPD support and development

Job summary

Manson Associates in Edinburgh is recruiting an Architectural Technician or Senior Architectural Technician to support our bespoke housing workload across Scotland.

The role focuses on developing designs through building warrant, tender and construction stages, translating concepts into detailed, buildable solutions. Senior level involves leading technical delivery and coordinating consultants.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification in architectural technology or a related construction discipline.
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of residential construction.
• Experience delivering housing projects, ideally bespoke or high-end residential developments.
• Ability to prepare accurate, coordinated technical drawings, specifications and construction details.
• Sound knowledge of Scottish Building Standards and the building warrant process.

Responsibilities

• Develop architectural designs into coordinated, technically robust drawing packages.
• Prepare building warrant, tender and construction drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Resolve construction details, material interfaces and buildability requirements while maintaining the architectural intent.
• Coordinate architectural information with structural engineers, building services consultants and specialist suppliers.
• Apply a thorough understanding of Scottish Building Standards, construction technology and relevant technical standards.
• Support building warrant submissions and respond to verifier comments.
• Assist with technical queries during construction and attend site visits as required.
• Manage drawing revisions, project information and agreed deadlines.
• For senior appointments, lead technical delivery, review information and provide guidance to less experienced colleagues.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Residential construction

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Architectural technology qualification

Tools

Revit

Job description

Manson Associates in Edinburgh is recruiting an Architectural Technician or Senior Architectural Technician to support our bespoke housing workload across Scotland.

The role focuses on developing designs through building warrant, tender and construction stages, translating concepts into detailed, buildable solutions. Senior level involves leading technical delivery and coordinating consultants.