Senior Aviation Architectural Technician - ESA Architecture

WSP; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm in London seeks an experienced Architectural Technologist to join their Aviation sector team. This role involves providing technical support and managing project teams to deliver high-quality design solutions. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in Aviation projects, a qualification in Architectural Technology, and proficiency in REVIT and Navisworks. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact significant projects and grow within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working on Aviation sector projects.
• Eligible member of an appropriate professional institution (MCIAT/Chartered Architectural Technologist).
• Understanding of Building Regulations and Technical design guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical design support to project teams.
• Manage and supervise technical project teams.
• Organize and co-ordinate Design Teams and sub-contractors.

Skills

Technical design support

Project management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

HNC/HND in Architecture/Building Construction or BSc in Architectural Technology

Tools

REVIT

Navisworks

Job description

Overview

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A little more about your role…

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Architectural Technologist to become part of our expanding Architectural Aviation sector team at ESA Architecture. You will be expected to have a technical knowledge of construction with a particular focus on the Aviation sector to become part of our growing team of multi-disciplinary specialists. As part of the Architecture team, you will be required to take concept design information and develop technical solutions for tender through to construction. You will work alongside other design colleagues and lead the technical coordination across disciplines. There will also be a requirement to address package procurement and programming in accordance with design deliverables, responding to technical queries, review sub-contractor information, attend and lead Design Team and Coordination Meetings, support the Contractor during the build and to liaise with management on a monthly basis reporting on the status of the project.

You must have the ability to work well as part of an integrated Design team. Have attention to detail, efficiency and quality. Have an ability to communicate technical detail graphically and effectively with both clients and professional delivery staff.

What you’ll be doing:

• To be capable of providing technical design support to project teams and be able to deliver successful projects in accordance with client requirements.
• Undertake the role of team leader, working flexibly and independently where required in support of the project leader while being efficient in managing one’s own time.
• Capable of managing and supervising technical project teams, together with Client and Contractor liaison.
• Ability to organize and co-ordinate Design Teams and sub – contractors.
• Ability to undertake tasks required on the day-to-day delivery requirements of projects at all stages, including production of design deliverables, providing accurate technical information, addressing technical queries, Site Inspections, condition surveys, monitoring delivery; identifying proposed design change which could impact on fees, change controls, slippage of program to Project Leader, etc.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Have proven experience working on Aviation sector projects.
• HNC/HND in Architecture/Building Construction or BSc in Architectural Technology or other recognized approved equivalents.
• Eligible member of an appropriate professional institution (MCIAT/Chartered Architectural Technologist or recognized approved equivalent).
• Understanding of Building Regulations and relevant Technical design guidance.
• REVIT and Navisworks to achieve project delivery to Level 2 BIM (Building Information Modelling).

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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