Senior Architectural Technologist

Portakabin; York; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Portakabin is seeking a Senior Architectural Technologist to join their Architectural Team in York. This is a unique opportunity to lead various projects, manage design coordination, and ensure compliance within a culture of innovation. The ideal candidate will have significant experience and the drive to push boundaries in modular building solutions.

Benefits

Option to buy 5 days of annual leave

Flexible working principles

Contributory pension scheme

Annual bonus

Health and wellbeing services

Employee Assistance Program

Annual Volunteering Day Off

Fully funded professional qualifications

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading projects from concept to completion.
• Knowledge of building systems and compliance.
• Experience managing project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design coordination and manage project timelines.
• Prepare detailed building designs using relevant software.
• Monitor health and safety in design processes.

Skills

Design coordination

Building systems knowledge

Construction detailing

Team management

Education

Registered with MCIAT

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Lumion

Job description

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Are you looking to develop your career and your portfolio? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Architectural Technologist to join our Architectural Team within the Central Design and Engineering function at our Head Office in York. This is a rare chance to work with industry leaders and embody the Portakabin culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.

As a Senior Architectural Technologist, you will have a broad background and strong technical experience across various sectors and projects. You will serve as the design/technical lead on projects, involved in client discussions, coordination of designs, and leading projects from concept through to completion.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading the design coordination of projects, including integrating internal and external design packages.
• Contributing to the design programme and ensuring all information aligns with the project timeline.
• Liaising with internal and external design consultants.
• Assisting Lead Designers with design coordination matters.
• Developing an understanding of design coordination within the team.
• Preparing detailed building designs and models using software such as Revit, AutoCAD, and Lumion from concept to completion, focusing on user needs, site & building surveys, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicating design decisions to the wider project team.
• Monitoring health and safety in design, including preparing risk assessments and residual risk registers.
• Managing planning and building control applications and discharging associated conditions.
• Adapting designs as needed during construction and resolving arising issues.

Benefits include:

• Option to buy 5 days of annual leave.
• Flexible working principles.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Annual bonus.
• Health and wellbeing services.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Annual Volunteering Day Off.
• Fully funded professional qualifications and memberships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

There are excellent opportunities for career progression within Portakabin.

Ideal candidate profile:

• Proven track record of leading projects from concept to completion.
• Knowledge of building systems, compliance, and approval processes.
• Registered with MCIAT.
• Knowledge of construction detailing and building interfaces.
• Experience managing project teams.

Why Portakabin?

We are innovators in the science of building, providing modular buildings for hire and sale, refurbished buildings, and site accommodation. We serve diverse sectors including manufacturing, education, health, transport, utilities, and construction. Portakabin employs over 2,000 people across ten European countries.

Next steps:

We aim to respond within 7 working days. Initial interviews will be conducted remotely via Zoom, with final interviews held in person at our York Head Office.

As a Disability Confident scheme employer, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you need assistance applying, please contact our recruitment team.