Senior Architectural Technologist (Industrial)

Russell Taylor Group Ltd; Bolton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Global backing

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group Ltd in Manchester seeks a Senior Architectural Technologist to take ownership of large-scale industrial, manufacturing, logistics, data centre and related projects. You will run your own projects from concept through construction, with autonomy and strong backing from a well-resourced practice.

You will lead detailed design, coordinate with clients and consultants, and contribute to the firm's evolving standards while mentoring junior staff in a growing Manchester studio.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Architectural Technologist, ideally within industrial sectors.
• Strong, confident Revit skills are essential.
• Experience with large steel-frame construction is highly desirable.
• Track record of running projects independently through detailed design.
• Strong technical detailing knowledge and eye for buildability.
• Excellent communication skills with clients and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed design on large-scale industrial schemes.
• Manage projects independently through RIBA Stages 3-6, coordinating with clients and consultants.
• Produce robust design packages, focusing on large steel-frame construction.
• Collaborate with structural and M&E consultants to resolve detailing.
• Mentor junior technologists as the team expands.
• Contribute to evolving standards as the practice scales.

Skills

Independent project running

Client liaison

Technical detailing

Leadership

Education

HNC/HND in Architectural Technology

Degree in Architectural Technology

Tools

Revit

Job description

Senior Architectural Technologist Industrial

Manchester | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Our client is an established design practice with a strong track record delivering large-scale industrial, manufacturing, logistics, retail and data centre projects across the UK. Backed by the investment and resources of a global business, they're on a genuine growth trajectory and this is an excellent opportunity to join a Manchester studio at a pivotal stage of that journey, with real scope to shape your own career path.

The Role

They're looking for a Senior Architectural Technologist who's ready to take ownership. You'll run your own projects through the full detailed design process from concept through to construction working on complex, high-value schemes within the industrial and logistics sector. This isn't a support role; it's a chance to be the technical lead on projects that matter, with the autonomy to make decisions and the backing of a well-resourced practice behind you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading detailed design on large-scale industrial, manufacturing, logistics, retail and data centre schemes


• Managing projects independently through RIBA Stages 36, coordinating with clients, consultants and contractors


• Producing and overseeing technically robust design packages, with a particular focus on large steel-frame construction


• Working closely with structural, M&E and other consultants to resolve complex technical detailing


• Mentoring and supporting junior technologists as the team continues to grow


• Contributing to the practice's evolving standards and processes as the business scales

What They're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Senior Architectural Technologist, ideally within industrial, logistics, manufacturing or data centre sectors


• Strong, confident Revit skills this is essential


• Experience with large steel-frame construction projects is highly desirable


• A track record of running projects independently through the detailed design stage


• Strong technical detailing knowledge and an eye for buildability


• Excellent communication skills, comfortable liaising directly with clients and project teams


• HNC/HND, degree, or equivalent qualification in Architectural Technology (or equivalent experience)

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary package, reflective of experience


• Genuine, structured scope for career progression within a growing practice


• The stability of an established design studio combined with the investment and backing of a global business


• A collaborative, down-to-earth culture with Director-led projects


• Manchester city centre location

If you're a technically strong Architectural Technologist looking to take the next step running your own projects, working on genuinely large-scale industrial schemes, and joining a business with real momentum behind it this is an opportunity worth exploring.

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