Senior Architectural Technologist / Technician

Anderselite; Manchester; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Morson Edge, in collaboration with a leading global multidisciplinary consultancy, seeks a Senior Architectural Technician to support Defence and Critical National Infrastructure projects across the UK.

You will lead architectural model production, multidisciplinary coordination and technical delivery across RIBA Stages 2 and 3, using Revit and BIM workflows in regulated environments. Security clearances and complex facilities experience are advantageous.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as an Architectural Technician or equivalent.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and BIM workflows.
• Experience delivering projects through RIBA Stages 2–3.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary model coordination.
• Clash detection using Navisworks or similar.
• Experience with ACC/BIM environments (ACC or BIM 360).
• Strong technical detailing and construction knowledge.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage technical deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality architectural models, drawings and documentation in Revit.
• Deliver coordinated models through RIBA Stages 2 and 3.
• Create General Arrangement and Fire Compartmentation drawings.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary BIM models across disciplines.
• Carry out model coordination and clash detection activities.
• Work within Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and BIM workflows.
• Produce construction-ready drawings, schedules and technical documentation.
• Ensure models comply with BIM standards and company procedures.
• Apply technical judgement to resolve complex design challenges.
• Build effective working relationships with architects, engineers and teams.

Skills

Coordination

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

Independent working

Education

ONC/BTEC (HNC preferred)

CIAT membership

Degree/HNC in Architectural Technology

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks

Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

BIM 360

Job description

The Opportunity

Morson Edge are working with a leading global multidisciplinary consultancy to recruit a Senior Architectural Technician to support the delivery of major Defence and Critical National Infrastructure projects across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team delivering technically complex projects within highly regulated environments. Working predominantly across RIBA Stages 2 and 3, you\'ll play a key role in producing and coordinating high-quality architectural models, drawings and technical information for nationally significant programmes.

Working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you\'ll contribute to the delivery of complex facilities while working alongside architects, engineers and other technical specialists using industry-leading BIM workflows.

We\'re looking to speak with experienced Senior Architectural Technicians who have outstanding Revit capability and a strong background delivering coordinated architectural models within complex project environments.

You\'ll take ownership of architectural model production, multidisciplinary coordination and technical delivery, working with minimal supervision while ensuring projects are delivered to the highest technical standards.

Candidates with experience in Defence, Nuclear, Data Centres, Industrial, HV/Substations or other highly regulated sectors will be particularly well suited to this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality architectural models, drawings and technical documentation using Revit.
• Deliver coordinated architectural models throughout RIBA Stages 2 and 3.
• Produce General Arrangement drawings, Fire Compartmentation drawings, Material & People Flow analysis and construction information.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary BIM models across architectural and engineering disciplines.
• Carry out model coordination and clash detection activities.
• Work within Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and BIM workflows.
• Produce construction-ready drawings, schedules and technical documentation.
• Ensure models comply with project BIM standards and company procedures.
• Apply technical judgement to resolve complex design challenges.
• Build effective working relationships with architects, engineers and multidisciplinary project teams.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 10 years\' experience as an Architectural Technician or equivalent technical experience.
• ONC/BTEC qualification as a minimum (HNC preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit.
• Proven experience producing coordinated architectural models and drawing packages.
• Strong experience delivering projects through RIBA Stages 2 and 3.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary model coordination.
• Clash detection experience using Navisworks or similar software.
• Experience working within BIM environments, including Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) or BIM 360.
• Strong technical detailing and construction knowledge.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage technical deliverables.

Desirable Experience

• CIAT membership.
• Degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in Architectural Technology.
• Experience within Defence, Nuclear, Data Centres, Industrial or other highly regulated sectors.
• Experience delivering Critical National Infrastructure projects.
• Current SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain clearance.

Security Requirements

• Ability to obtain BPSS clearance as a minimum.
• SC Clearance highly desirable.
• Must be eligible to work on restricted-access projects.
• Ideally a UK National (dual nationals considered subject to security requirements).
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a DBS check.

What\'s on Offer

• Up to £46 per hour Umbrella (Inside IR35).
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home).
• Office locations in Altrincham (preferred), Manchester, Liverpool, Derby, London or West Berkshire.
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant Defence and Critical National Infrastructure programmes.
• Long-term pipeline of technically challenging projects.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
• One-stage Microsoft Teams interview process.