Technical Designer

Gensler; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm is seeking a Technical Designer to support their Workplace teams in London. The role involves collaborating with designers, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring technical compliance in projects. Candidates should have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a degree in Architecture, along with significant experience in leading teams and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Insurance

Season Ticket Loans

Pension

Profit Sharing

Twice-Annual Bonus Opportunities

Professional Development Reimbursement

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in practice.
• Experience leading large teams through all project stages.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in collaboration with the Design Manager and Lead Designer.
• Mentor and teach junior members of the team.
• Ensure compliance with current building legislation.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Collaboration

Education

Undergraduate or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

As a Technical Designer, you will act as a support in all aspects to our studio members within one of our Workplace teams. You should be passionate about developing the best details to realise the creative potential for each project. This will include working with a wide range of styles and materials. A strong attention to detail and outstanding technical acumen is required, and joinery detailing experience is preferred for these complex design projects. An ability to work collaboratively and excellent organisational skills are a must. You must be both a self-starter and a team player, able to organise multiple consultants and trades towards common design solutions in a timely fashion.

What You Will Do

• Support the team in collaboration with the Design Manager and Lead Designer
• Support the team in detailed technical development of design and follow-through
• Provide active technical development of the design and technical input during the preparation and execution of construction documents
• Mentor and teach junior members of the team
• Assist in the technical aspects of the project team and oversee all phases
• Support the design team towards a cohesive and rational technical solution that best meets the client’s brief, conforms to the project brief, and is technically, legally, and financially responsible
• Work with the Technical Director to ensure compliance with current building legislation

Your Qualifications

• An undergraduate or Master’s degree in Architecture
• At least 5 years of experience in practice
• Significant, demonstrable experience leading large teams to deliver projects through all stages, including Construction Administration
• Ability to create positive relationships with outside design firms, corporate clients, and stakeholders – experience advising executives in global professional services and financial services firms
• Experience facilitating meetings with diverse stakeholders to reach consensus
• High proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
• Experience mentoring and developing junior employees
• Experience with international projects is an advantage

This job description reflects the core activities of the role, although there will be changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time.

Please apply for this Technical Designer role and submit your CV and portfolio for review.

Candidates who do not meet the criteria or provide work samples will not be considered.

Life at Gensler

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical and dental insurance, season ticket loans, pension, profit sharing, and twice-annual bonus opportunities.

As part of the firm’s commitment to professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional qualifications and associated renewals and exam fees. Additionally, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.