Senior Architectural Technician

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

Job summary

A well-established multidisciplinary practice based in Bedford seeks a Senior Architectural Technician. The successful candidate will produce detailed technical and construction drawings, ensure project compliance with UK Building Regulations, and mentor junior team members. Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, along with strong experience in an architectural practice, is required. This role offers flexible working arrangements and a profit-share scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Profit-share scheme

Pension scheme

Additional day off for your birthday

Healthcare cover after three years

Qualifications

• Strong experience in UK architectural practice is required.
• Proficiency in BIM workflow is desirable.
• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations and technical detailing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed technical and construction drawings.
• Support design development and planning applications.
• Coordinate with teams for efficient project delivery.
• Assist with site inspections during construction.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations.
• Mentor junior technicians and architectural staff.
• Contribute to quality control processes.

Skills

Technical drawing production

Communication skills

Coordination

Organisational skills

Mentoring

Education

Relevant qualification in Architectural Technology

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Architectural Technician

Location: Bedford

Salary: £38-45,000

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Senior Architectural Technician to join a well-established, award-winning multidisciplinary practice based in Bedford. Renowned for delivering high-quality, design-led projects across residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors, the practice is continuing to grow and is seeking an experienced technician to play a key role in project delivery while supporting and mentoring junior team members.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Profit-share scheme
• Pension scheme
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Healthcare cover after three years

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and develop detailed technical and construction drawings from concept stage through to completion
• Support design development, planning applications, and Building Regulations submissions
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure efficient project delivery
• Assist with site inspections and provide technical input during the construction phase
• Ensure projects comply with UK Building Regulations, industry standards, and best practice detailing
• Mentor and support junior technicians and architectural staff
• Contribute to quality control processes and maintain accurate project documentation

Skills and Experience

• Relevant qualification in Architectural Technology or a related discipline
• Strong experience producing technical and construction information within a UK architectural practice
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, with BIM workflow experience highly desirable
• In-depth knowledge of UK Building Regulations, construction methods, and technical detailing
• Experience delivering residential and/or commercial projects
• Confident communicator with excellent coordination and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment

I look forward to hearing from you!