Senior Architectural Technologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working 2-3 days from home

Modern Leeds city centre office

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Bimplus, an award-winning architectural practice in Leeds City Centre, seeks an experienced Senior Architectural Technologist to join its growing technical team. You will lead technical delivery across Commercial, Care, Ministry of Justice and Leisure sectors, and work on high-profile government framework commissions and leisure developments.

The role involves producing Revit-based drawings, coordinating with clients and consultants, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring projects meet UK Building

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience within a UK architectural practice.
• Strong technical delivery across commercial, public sector or leisure projects.
• Excellent knowledge of UK Building Regulations and construction detailing.
• Advanced Revit proficiency.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• CIAT Chartered status, or working towards Chartership, would be advantageous.
• Interest in sustainable design, MMC or low-carbon construction would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of projects across the Commercial, Ministry of Justice and Leisure sectors.
• Produce and review high-quality technical drawing packages using Revit.
• Coordinate information with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations and current industry standards.
• Develop detailed construction packages and technical specifications.
• Attend design team, client and site meetings.
• Mentor and support junior Architectural Technologists within the team.
• Contribute towards continuous improvement of technical standards and project delivery processes.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Problem-solving

Education

CIAT Chartered status or Chartership

Tools

Revit

Job description

An award-winning, forward-thinking architectural practice based in Leeds City Centre is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Architectural Technologist to join its growing technical team.

Located just a five-minute walk from Leeds train station, the practice offers a modern, open-plan studio with excellent natural light, impressive views, and a genuinely collaborative working environment. With a flexible hybrid working policy and an outstanding reputation for investing in its people, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business entering an exciting period of growth.

Having achieved the prestigious Investors in People Gold Award and actively working towards AJ100 status, the practice continues to strengthen its reputation across a diverse range of commercial sectors, delivering technically challenging projects throughout the UK.

The Role

As a Senior Architectural Technologist, you will play a key role in the technical delivery of a varied portfolio of projects across the Commercial, Care, Ministry of Justice and Leisure sectors.

Initially, you'll become involved in several high-profile government framework commissions within the Ministry of Justice sector, alongside an exciting range of leisure developments. Working across RIBA Stages 1-6, you will lead the production of technical information, coordinate consultant teams, resolve complex construction detailing and ensure projects are delivered to the highest technical standards.

This is a hands-on technical role suited to someone who enjoys solving design challenges, mentoring junior team members and taking ownership of project delivery from concept through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of projects across the Commercial, Ministry of Justice and Leisure sectors.
• Produce and review high-quality technical drawing packages using Revit.
• Coordinate information with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations and current industry standards.
• Develop detailed construction packages and technical specifications.
• Attend design team, client and site meetings.
• Mentor and support junior Architectural Technologists within the team.
• Contribute towards continuous improvement of technical standards and project delivery processes.

What We're Looking For

• Around 5-10 years' experience within a UK architectural practice.
• Strong technical delivery experience across commercial, public sector or leisure projects.
• Excellent knowledge of UK Building Regulations and construction detailing.
• Advanced Revit proficiency.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• CIAT Chartered status, or working towards Chartership, would be advantageous.
• An interest in sustainable design, MMC or low-carbon construction would be beneficial.

Why Join?

• Salary £45,000 – £55,000, depending on experience.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Sickness protection cover.
• Paid professional memberships.
• Hybrid working with 2-3 days per week from home.
• Modern Leeds city centre office within easy walking distance of the train station.
• Clear opportunities for career progression within an ambitious and expanding architectural practice.
• Supportive, collaborative culture that genuinely invests in professional development.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Senior Architectural Technologist looking to take ownership of technically challenging projects whilst progressing their career within one of Leeds' most ambitious and people-focused architectural practices.