Architectural Technician

Leisure & Commercial Projects | Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary

Are you an experienced Architectural Technician or Designer with hands-on experience delivering projects on site? Are you looking for greater autonomy and the opportunity to work on exciting leisure and commercial projects? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

This well-established practice, with over 25 years of industry experience, is entering an exciting period of growth. The team specialises in leisure and commercial projects, delivering both new-build and refurbishment schemes for well-known brands and clients.

Projects are managed from initial concept through to planning, technical design, construction and completion on site, giving the successful candidate the opportunity to take real ownership of projects throughout the full project lifecycle.

The Role

As an Architectural Technician / Designer, you will:

• Interpret client briefs and develop feasibility studies, including internal layouts and site plans
• Produce detailed drawing and technical packages across all project stages
• Take projects from concept design through planning, building regulations and construction drawings through to completion on site
• Work closely with contractors and other project stakeholders to support the successful delivery of projects
• Attend site inspections, project meetings and contract meetings as required
• Review construction progress and help resolve technical and design issues that arise on site
• Liaise closely with interior designers, structural engineers, project managers and contractors
• Ensure designs and technical information are practical, compliant and suitable for construction

Hybrid working is available following an initial onboarding period, and the successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive salary reflective of experience.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience working as an Architectural Technician or Designer
• Practical experience delivering projects on site, with a good understanding of the construction process from technical design through to completion
• Experience working on leisure and commercial projects
• Strong working knowledge of UK Building Regulations, particularly Parts B, L and M within the commercial sector
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Ability to produce accurate, detailed technical and construction drawing packages
• Good understanding of construction detailing and how designs translate into buildable solutions
• Confident communicating with contractors, consultants and other project stakeholders

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience carrying out site inspections and attending contract meetings
• Experience working directly with contractors during the construction phase
• Ability to undertake simple measured building surveys
• Experience working across refurbishment as well as new-build projects

If you’re looking to join a forward-thinking, established practice where you can take ownership of projects and play a hands-on role in their delivery, we’d love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Architectural Technician / Designer who enjoys seeing projects through from initial concept to completion and wants to be involved in the reality of delivering projects on site

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