Senior Architectural Technologist (Industrial)

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group is seeking a Senior Architectural Technologist for Manchester, to lead detailed design on large-scale industrial schemes and take ownership of projects from concept to construction. You’ll work within a well-resourced studio in a role offering autonomy, technical leadership and room to shape your career.

You will utilise strong Revit skills, manage projects through RIBA Stages 3–6, and collaborate with structural and M&E consultants.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Architectural Technologist in industrial/logistics sectors.
• Strong Revit skills.
• Experience with large steel-frame construction desirable.
• Track record of running projects independently through detailed design.
• Strong technical detailing and buildability knowledge.
• Excellent communication with clients and project teams.
• HNC/HND or degree in Architectural Technology (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed design on large-scale industrial, manufacturing, logistics, retail and data centre schemes.
• Manage projects independently through RIBA Stages 3–6, coordinating with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Produce and oversee technically robust design packages, with focus on large steel-frame construction.
• Work with structural, M&E and other consultants to resolve complex detailing.
• Mentor and support junior technologists as the team grows.
• Contribute to evolving standards and processes as the business scales.

Skills

Revit

Detailing

Leadership

Education

HNC/HND in Architectural Technology

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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