Technical Architect

g2 Recruitment; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

g2 Recruitment seeks a Technical Architect / Architectural Technologist to act as the on-site technical lead between the design team and contractors on a Midlands project. The role covers construction phase delivery, coordination of architectural information, and responding to contractor queries.

Qualified Architect or Architectural Technologist with advanced Revit skills is required, plus proven experience on live projects and strong knowledge of building systems and construction processes.

Qualifications

• Qualified Architect or Architectural Technologist.
• Advanced Revit proficiency.
• Experience on live construction projects.
• Knowledge of building systems and construction processes.
• Experience with RFIs and site queries.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical point of contact between the design team and contractors on site.
• Manage and respond to contractor technical queries.
• Coordinate architectural information on a live construction site.
• Review and resolve issues relating to floors, walls, doors, windows and other building elements.
• Work closely with the contractor team to maintain design intent.
• Make informed technical decisions to keep the project moving forward.
• Read and interpret large volumes of technical drawings and documentation.

Skills

Technical detailing

Building systems knowledge

Strong communication

Independent on-site decisions

Education

Qualified Architect or Architectural Technologist

Tools

Revit

Job description

Role: Technical Architect / Architectural Technologist

Contract Length: 4 months (Likely to be extended or go Perm)

Location: Midlands

Flexible: 2/3 days required on-site

Start Date: ASAP

The Role

As the dedicated Technical Architect / Architectural Technologist on site, you will act as the key technical point of contact between the design team and contractors, ensuring the smooth delivery of the project through the construction phase.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and responding to contractor technical queries.
• Coordinating architectural information on a live construction site.
• Reviewing and resolving issues relating to floors, walls, doors, windows and other building elements.
• Working closely with the contractor team to ensure design intent is maintained.
• Making informed technical decisions to keep the project moving forward.
• Reviewing and interpreting large volumes of technical drawings and documentation.
• Supporting project delivery through effective communication with the wider design team.
• Utilising Revit and technical detailing expertise to resolve site issues.
• Qualified Architect or Architectural Technologist.
• Proven experience working on live construction projects.
• Strong technical detailing and construction knowledge.
• Excellent understanding of building systems, materials and construction processes.
• Advanced Revit proficiency.
• Experience responding to RFIs, site queries and contractor requests.
• Ability to read, interpret and coordinate technical drawing packages.
• Strong communication skills with contractors, consultants and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and make technical decisions on-site.
• Full UK driving licence or ability to travel regularly to site
• Previous experience working on Ministry of Justice, custodial, defence or secure-sector projects.
• Current security clearance or eligibility to obtain clearance.
• Experience working alongside tier-one contractor
• Knowledge of construction phase project delivery within RIBA Stages 4-6.
• Experience with site inspections and quality assurance processes.
• Familiarity with complex public-sector projects.