Senior Architectural Technologist

AECO; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in London seeks a Senior Architectural Technologist to lead technical design across RIBA Stages 3 to 5, champion BIM workflows, and advance MMC and DfMA delivery within a multidisciplinary team.

You will drive digital delivery standards, coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors and manufacturers to achieve buildability, quality and compliance across technically complex projects.

Qualifications

• Degree or Higher Education qualification in Architectural Technology or a related discipline.
• Significant experience delivering technical design across RIBA Stages 3 to 5.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and BIM authoring within multidisciplinary project environments.
• Strong understanding of construction detailing, building systems, and technical coordination.
• Detailed knowledge of Building Safety Act, Building Regulations, British Standards, and relevant technical guidance.
• Proven ability to coordinate technical delivery across complex projects.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production, coordination, and review of technical design information across RIBA Stages 3 to 5.
• Champion BIM best practice and model-based project delivery.
• Support the development and implementation of industrialised construction, DfMA, and MMC approaches.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and manufacturers to improve quality, efficiency, and buildability.

Skills

BIM leadership

Revit proficiency

Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams

Communication skills

UK work eligibility

Education

Degree in Architectural Technology

CIAT membership (preferred)

Tools

Dynamo

Grasshopper

Rhino

Adobe Suite

Job description

Primary Location: UK - London - Aldgate Tower

Job Description

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Architectural Technologist to take a key technical role within our Architecture & Design Studio.

This is a unique opportunity to:

• Lead technical delivery on complex, high-profile projects across multiple sectors
• Drive excellence in BIM, digital design, and technical delivery
• Contribute to the growth of our Industrialised Construction strategy incorporating Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and DfMA approaches.
• Help shape the future of technical design within a globally recognised design practice

Working closely with our Digital & Technical Leadership team, you will play an important role in advancing technical standards, delivery innovation, and design quality across the studio.

You will join a high-performing multidisciplinary team spanning architecture, engineering, digital, and consulting services, working on some of the most technically complex and innovative projects in the built environment.

Your Role

As a Senior Architectural Technologist, you will operate at the intersection of technical design, digital delivery, and construction innovation.

You will:

• Lead the production and coordination of technical design information across RIBA Stages 3 to 5
• Champion best practice in BIM, digital workflows, and project delivery
• Support the development and implementation of industrialised construction, DfMA, and MMC approaches
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and manufacturers to improve quality, efficiency, and buildability

This role combines hands-on technical delivery with the opportunity to contribute to the evolution of how projects are designed and delivered across the practice.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Design Leadership

• Lead the production, coordination, and review of detailed technical design information across RIBA Stages 3 to 5
• Deliver coordinated, compliant, and buildable construction documentation using advanced BIM methodologies
• Provide technical guidance and problem-solving throughout project delivery
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to resolve complex design and construction challenges
• Support construction-stage activities, including RFIs, technical reviews, site inspections, and design compliance reviews
• Ensure project outputs align with the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations, British Standards, and sector-specific technical guidance

Digital Delivery & Technical Excellence

• Champion BIM best practice and model-based project delivery
• Support the development and implementation of digital delivery standards and workflows
• Contribute to the advancement of automation, computational design, and emerging digital tools
• Promote efficient, coordinated, and data-driven approaches to project delivery
• Work closely with the Digital & Technical Lead to drive continuous improvement and innovation across the practice

Industrialised Construction & Modern Methods of Construction

• Support the development and implementation of the Architecture & Design Industrialised Construction Strategy
• Embed DfMA, MMC, and industrialised construction principles into project delivery
• Develop and maintain technical content, BIM libraries, reusable components, and standardised design solutions
• Collaborate with manufacturers and supply-chain partners to integrate product and manufacturing knowledge into design workflows
• Help drive greater efficiency, consistency, and quality through standardisation and digital-enabled delivery

Quality & Compliance

• Champion technical excellence and quality assurance across project teams
• Review project outputs to ensure compliance, coordination, and buildability
• Contribute to technical standards, design guides, and best-practice documentation
• Support continuous improvement in project delivery methodologies and technical governance

Collaboration & Capability Development

• Mentor and support architects, technologists, and technicians across project teams
• Share knowledge and best practice in technical delivery, BIM, and industrialised construction
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture
• Support capability building across technical and digital disciplines

Qualifications

• Degree or Higher Education qualification in Architectural Technology or a related discipline
• Significant experience delivering technical design across RIBA Stages 3 to 5
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and BIM authoring within multidisciplinary project environments
• Strong understanding of construction detailing, building systems, and technical coordination
• Detailed knowledge of the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations, British Standards, and relevant technical guidance
• Proven ability to coordinate technical delivery across complex projects
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Preferred Experience

• CIAT Chartered Membership or equivalent professional accreditation
• Experience applying DfMA, MMC, or industrialised construction principles
• Knowledge of computational design tools such as Dynamo, Grasshopper, or Rhino
• Knowledge of Adobe Suite – Indesign , Illustrator , Photoshop
• Familiarity with off-site manufacturing, digital fabrication, or advanced construction methodologies
• Experience working within multidisciplinary design environments

Additional Information

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using the email address [e-mail] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.