Senior Architectural Technologist

Building Design Partnership Limited; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Profit share scheme

Health screening

CPD sponsorship

Mentoring program

Hybrid working policy

Social events

Job summary

Building Design Partnership Limited in Dublin is seeking a Senior Architectural Technologist to lead design-led solutions across multiple sectors. You will drive project delivery, interface with clients and coordinate information with the design team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The successful candidate will bring strong Revit and AutoCAD draughting skills, excellent design knowledge, and experience with Irish Building Regulations.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage and deliver complex projects across sectors through RIAI work stages 1–8.
• Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD with a comprehensive draughting skillset.
• Excellent technical ability and design skills demonstrated through project experience.
• Analytical and technical problem-solving skills, with knowledge of the current Irish Building Regulations.
• Strong interpretation of 2D and 3D geometry and details.
• Experience in site attendance and ability to resolve site queries is desirable.
• BCAR experience preferred but not essential.
• Ability to manage time to meet project and team requirements.
• Adaptable to fast-paced environment; experience managing large-scale projects is a benefit.
• Team collaborator; able to coordinate with the design team and other consultants.
• Motivator; direct, oversee and check the output of junior team members.
• Excellent organisational skills to deliver on time within project constraints.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and ensure deliverables are on programme and high quality.
• Interface with clients and other design team members; coordinate information.
• Deliver excellence on projects while supporting the wider practice.
• Coordinate with consultants and manage project risks and issues.
• Ensure outputs are delivered on time within constraints.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Revit

AutoCAD

Design skills

BCAR knowledge

2D/3D interpretation

Team collaboration

Time management

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

We are expanding the architectural team in our stimulating, inter-disciplinary design studio in Dublin and are looking for a motivated and creative Senior Architectural Technologist who has excellent design, detail and communication skills.

As a major interdisciplinary design practice, you will have a unique opportunity to work on high-profile projects across a variety of sectors including education, healthcare, hotel, retail, workplace, aviation and residential. This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious Senior Architectural Technologist.

About You

You will be responsible and have previous experience in developing and delivering design-led solutions across a range of sectors and throughout all RIAI work stages. You will also possess excellent design knowledge and demonstrate a strong level of design, skill and technical capability.

Working as part of a project team, you will be responsible for leading projects and ensuring project deliverables are completed on programme and to a high quality. You will interface with clients, other design team members and ensure the coordination of all information. You will be responsible for delivering excellence on projects, whilst also supporting the wider practice.

The successful candidate will have the following key competencies, skills and personal attributes:

Ability to manage and deliver complex projects across a range of sectors through RIAI work stages 1–8

Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD is essential, with a comprehensive draughting skillset

Excellent technical ability and design skills, demonstrable through previous project experience

Analytical and technical problem-solving skills, with a strong familiarity and working knowledge of the current Irish Building Regulations

A visual thinker and strong ability to interpret 2D and 3D geometry and details

Experience in site attendance and ability to resolve site queries is desirable

BCAR experience preferred but not essential

Ability to manage time to meet both project and team requirements

Ability to adapt to changing requirements, and work within a fast-paced environment

Experience managing significant elements of large-scale, complex projects is a benefit

A team collaborator, able to communicate and coordinate effectively with the design team and other consultants

An effective motivator, and ability to direct, oversee and check the output of junior team members

Excellent organisational skills, able to achieve deliverables on time and within project constraints, identifying opportunities for improvement and anticipating risks and issues ahead of time

About Us

BDP is a leading, global, multidisciplinary design practice united by a shared purpose: to design a world that’s built for good. For more than 60 years, we've been solving problems, creating innovative spaces, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From the start, we've been pioneers in the world of design, and our legacy is built on the meaningful, people-centred places we've brought to life.

We are a diverse, international practice of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists. We work closely with our clients, users, and communities to craft spaces for living, working, learning, and enjoying life across the globe. With studios spanning Ireland, UK, Europe, Asia, and North America, our reach is as broad as our expertise.

Our work is rooted in creativity, quality, and collaboration. We believe that great design removes barriers and opens new possibilities, all while meeting the demands of a constantly evolving world. Whether we’re designing homes, workplaces, or public spaces, we always put people at the heart of our thinking, ensuring that the environments we create are not just functional, but also inclusive, beautiful, and socially and environmentally responsible.

We’re proud of the places we've shaped and the lives we've touched, and we are committed to continuing our mission of designing a better, more connected world—one that leaves every place better than we found it.

BDP Offers

In return, BDP can offer you a wide range of learning opportunities to encourage personal and professional career development. From sponsorship to profession led CPD events, we also offer annual appraisals and a mentoring scheme that is supported by our internal online learning platform.

We are committed to being an employer of choice and offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package that includes an employee profit share scheme, private medical insurance, life insurance, long term sickness insurance, health screening, opportunity to buy/swap holidays and enhanced maternity and paternity provision, plus many more.

We offer regular studio based social, sporting and charitable events. Our variety of employee forums gives everyone the platform to have a voice and be heard which drives cultural changes and helps to create an engaged, inclusive organisation.

BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly. BDP also operates a hybrid working policy which is usually three days in the office and two days working from home.

BDP is an equal opportunity employer. No agencies or 3rd party applications will be accepted.