Senior Architectural Technologist

Bimplus; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Discretionary bonus

Season ticket loan

Professional fees paid

25 days holiday + 2

Holiday purchase scheme

Health cash plan

Cycle to Work

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Unknown architectural practice in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Architectural Technologist to join the team. You will produce working drawing packages, coordinate with consultants, and deliver Education, Healthcare and high-rise Residential projects across RIBA Stages 3–6.

The role requires a degree in Architectural Technology with 5+ years' experience, strong Revit skills, and excellent communication. Hybrid working with in-office presence in Birmingham is available along with a competitive

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Architectural Technologist with 5+ years' post-qualification experience.
• Proven ability to deliver technical production packages.
• High proficiency in Revit (2+ years as primary tool).
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and Building Safety legislation.
• Experience delivering projects through RIBA Stages 3–6.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce working drawing packages with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate with consultants and internal teams; liaise with authorities.
• Deliver Education, Healthcare and high-rise Residential projects across RIBA Stages.
• Ensure compliance with design, statutory and professional standards.
• Coordinate detailed design information and BIM documents.

Skills

Revit proficiency

Technical detailing

Client-facing communication

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Architectural Technology

Tools

Revit

Job description

We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a respected, employee-owned, multi-disciplinary architectural practice with a strong national presence. Employing over 200 professionals across 9 UK offices and generating an annual turnover exceeding £20 million, the practice continues to grow through its commitment to design excellence, collaboration, and client-focused delivery. They are seeking an experienced Senior Architectural Technologist to join their growing Birmingham team.

The Birmingham office is currently delivering a diverse portfolio of projects, including Education schemes valued between £1 million and £40 million, major Healthcare developments with project values reaching £400 million, and a number of high-rise Residential schemes. Previous experience within Education, Healthcare or Residential projects would be advantageous, although candidates from other sectors with strong technical delivery experience will also be considered.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary £45,000 – £55,000 DOE
• Salary exchange pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
• Life assurance scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Season ticket loan for commuting and parking
• Paid professional fees, memberships and subscriptions
• 25 days holiday, increasing to 27 days after 3 years, plus public holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme – buy additional annual leave through salary exchange
• Hybrid working – typically 2 days working from home per week
• Company car / car allowance (dependant on role)
• Company mobile phone (dependant on role)
• Flexible working options
• Sabbatical leave
• Health cash plan with support for prescriptions, dental and optical costs
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) scheme with BUPA
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Return to work baby bonus
• Ongoing training, CPD and career development
• Support for further education and paid study leave
• Sports and social activities
• Annual Summer and Winter company events

Senior Architectural Technologist Job Overview

• Produce effective working drawing packages with minimum supervision
• Advise on environmental and building regulatory requirements affecting projects
• Co-ordinate with consultants and internal teams, disseminating information and liaising with statutory bodies
• Deliver technically challenging Education, Healthcare and high-rise Residential projects across a range of RIBA Stages
• Ensure compliance with design, legal, statutory and professional requirements
• Co-ordinate detailed design information and technical drawing packages
• Liaise with and produce documentation for statutory and local approval authorities
• Produce and co-ordinate technical information using Revit within a BIM Level 2 environment
• Assist with project programming, site inspections and technical delivery through construction

Senior Architectural Technologist Job Requirements

• Degree qualified Architectural Technologist with minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience (or equivalent)
• Demonstrable experience leading the delivery of technical production packages
• Good knowledge of Revit with at least 2 years' continual use in practice as the primary design and delivery tool
• Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations, Building Safety legislation and construction detailing
• Experience delivering projects through RIBA Stages 3-6
• Excellent technical detailing and co-ordination skills
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Live within a commutable distance of Birmingham