Senior Architectural Technologist

Bimplus; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Career progression

Membership fees paid

National projects involvement

Wellbeing and social events

Job summary

Bimplus, a Newcastle-based Architectural Practice focused on sustainability, is seeking a Senior Architectural Technologist to join their expanding team. You will lead technical delivery on Education-sector projects in the North East, from inception to completion, with project values typically £10m–£70m.

The role calls for detailed technical packages, coordination of consultants, and ensuring buildability and compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities to guide junior technologists.
• Excellent teamwork and communication to coordinate with architects, consultants and contractors.
• Experience delivering complex technical packages for education-sector projects.

Responsibilities

• Take a leading role in technical delivery of Education-sector projects across the North East.
• Develop and manage detailed technical design packages from Stage 3 to completion.
• Produce and coordinate construction information, specifications and technical documentation using Revit.
• Collaborate with Architects, consultants and contractors to resolve technical challenges and improve buildability.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior Technologists and project teams.
• Support the practice's sustainability objectives through efficient detailing and responsible material choices.
• Lead the technical development of projects through detailed design and construction stages.
• Produce high-quality technical drawings and construction documentation using Revit.
• Support project teams in resolving technical challenges and ensuring buildability.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members and contribute to best practice technical delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Mentorship

Communication skills

Tools

Revit

Job description

Our client, a highly regarded Architectural Practice with a strong focus on Sustainability and technical excellence, is seeking a Senior Architectural Technologist to join their expanding team based in Newcastle.

The successful Senior Architectural Technologist will take a key role in the technical delivery of projects, with a particular focus on the Education sector across the North East. Working as part of an established and collaborative team, you will support the delivery of schemes from Inception through to Completion, with project values typically ranging between £10 million and £70 million.

This role would suit a Technologist who enjoys leading detailed technical packages, coordinating consultant information, and ensuring projects are compliant, buildable, and delivered to the highest standard. Strong Revit capability is essential.

Our client offers extensive progression opportunities, the chance to broaden your portfolio, and a supportive environment within a practice that has been established for over 60 years. With a team of more than 50 professionals, they continue to shape the architectural landscape through innovative, responsible design that contributes positively to both society and the planet.

Senior Architectural Technologist Position Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary DOE (£45,0000 – £50,000)
• Hybrid working with flexible options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Structured career progression
• Professional membership fees paid
• Involvement in high-value, high-impact national projects
• Welcoming, supportive studio culture with regular social events and wellbeing support
• Other company benefits to be discussed

Senior Architectural Technologist Position Overview

• Take a leading role in the technical delivery of complex Education-sector projects across the North East
• Develop and manage detailed technical design packages from Stage 3 onwards through to completion
• Produce and coordinate high-quality construction information, specifications, and technical documentation using Revit
• Work closely with Architects, consultants, and contractors to resolve technical challenges and improve buildability
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior Technologists and wider project teams
• Support the practice's sustainability objectives through efficient detailing and responsible material choices
• Lead the technical development of projects through detailed design and construction stages
• Produce high-quality technical drawing packages, specifications, and construction documentation using Revit
• Support project teams in resolving technical challenges and ensuring buildability
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members and contribute to best practice technical delivery

Senior Architectural Technologist Position Requirements

• Based within a commutable distance of Newcastle Upon Tyne
• Strong working knowledge of Revit (essential)
• Strong experience past RIBA Stage 4
• Strong understanding of building regulations, detailing, and construction processes
• Motivated and collaborative individual with excellent communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a design and technical delivery team
• Previous Education-sector experience advantageous but isn't essential