Senior Architectural Technologist

Brandon James Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural practice in the UK is seeking a Senior Architectural Technologist. The role involves leading technical project delivery across various sectors, managing junior staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates must have proven experience in a UK practice and strong knowledge of construction and BIM workflows. This opportunity offers significant responsibility within a collaborative design team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Architectural Technologist in a UK practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction, detailing, and building regulations.
• Strong knowledge of the Building Safety Act.
• Ability to manage projects independently while liaising confidently with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of projects across a variety of sectors.
• Act as the primary Senior Architectural Technologist on complex schemes.
• Oversee coordination with contractors, consultants, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Support and mentor junior colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations.

Skills

Technical knowledge of construction

Knowledge of Building Regulations

Proficiency in Revit

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

About the role

I am looking for a Senior Architectural Technologist to join a forward-thinking architectural practice with a strong reputation across commercial, residential, retail, and industrial sectors. This is an opportunity to take on significant responsibility, working with major clients and delivering technically challenging projects.

As a Senior Architectural Technologist, you’ll be part of a collaborative design team, leading on project delivery from concept through to construction. You’ll be encouraged to bring ideas, manage junior staff, and contribute to BIM and digital workflow development.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of projects across a variety of sectors.
• Act as the primary Senior Architectural Technologist on complex schemes, producing detailed drawings and specifications.
• Oversee coordination with contractors, consultants, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Support and mentor junior colleagues, sharing knowledge and technical expertise.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations, planning requirements, and client standards.
• Champion quality assurance and contribute to practice-wide standards and processes.

The successful candidate will have

• Proven experience as a Senior Architectural Technologist in a UK practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction, detailing, and building regulations.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act
• Proficiency in Revit and BIM workflows.
• Ability to manage projects independently while liaising confidently with clients.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.