Senior Architectural Technician (Technical – Portishead)

Thrive Architects Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a talented architectural technician to contribute to a variety of housing projects. This role offers the chance to engage in all stages of design, from masterplanning to detailed design, working alongside a dedicated team. You'll be involved in creating sustainable housing developments that cater to client and community needs. With opportunities for professional growth and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those passionate about residential design and eager to advance their careers. Join a forward-thinking team that values creativity and collaboration!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Christmas shutdown

Company pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Promotion opportunities

Good CPD programme

Free off-road parking

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in residential/mixed-use projects.
• Proficient in AutoCAD with good visualisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Input at various design stages from feasibility to planning applications.
• Prepare planning application packs including drawings and visualisations.

Skills

Residential design

Placemaking

AutoCAD

REVIT

Adobe Creative Cloud

Sketch-Up

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Attention to detail

Task management

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Adobe Creative Cloud

Sketch-Up

Job description

Thrive are seeking a talented and motivated architectural technician to join our team and contribute to the design and development of a wide range of housing projects at all stages of design from masterplanning through to detailed design, combining architecture and urban design. As an architectural technician, you will work closely with our architects and design team to create innovative and sustainable housing developments that meet the needs of our clients and the community.

Summary of Role

The role includes input at various stages of the design process from feasibility layouts through to planning applications. Working alongside project leaders to prepare full, outline and reserved matters planning application packs, including drawings, 3D visualisations and graphic outputs. As the role develops over time you will provide increasing inputs to design and the project process with clear opportunities to gain experience and progress.

Key Attributes & Skills Needed

• Minimum of 2 years (UK based) experience working on residential/mixed-use projects for developer clients and national housebuilders.
• Keen interest in residential design and placemaking.
• Proficient in AutoCAD; experience in using REVIT desirable but not essential.
• Good visualisation and graphic skills (Adobe Creative Cloud, Sketch-Up).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Desire to progress and attend CPD.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (dependant on experience).
• Hybrid working – part office based/part WFH.
• Christmas shutdown.
• Company pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Promotion opportunities.
• Good CPD programme.
• Convenient location with free off-road parking, just off junction 19 of the M5.