Architectural Technician/Technologist

Architectural Technician/Technologist for Leading Commercial Developer

Permanent / Full Time

Salary: Around £40,000 per annum DOE

About the Role

At Zesty Work we are very excited to share with you the details on this fantastic opportunity, currently for a rapidly growing, award winning, chartered architectural studio based in the West Midlands.

With design at the forefront of their practice and a strong clientele within the commercial sector, our client is looking to take on an experienced Architectural Technician/Technologist. Based next to an easily accessible central station, this studio offers a friendly and inclusive work environment that promotes a healthy work life balance across all departments. With anticipated projects being developed through the RIBA Work Stages 1 - 7, this studio will most definitely welcome challenges across the board. This is the perfect chance for someone looking to lead on projects within a team of experienced architects and technologists, whilst developing long term working relationships with clients. Assisting with the project lead within day to day delivery of commissions, responsibilities will include general office support such as filing, receiving and welcoming guests and general telephone duties. All technicians/technologists are predicted to move up into a Senior position within the next few years, making it a great opening for those looking to elevate.

They are offering a competitive salary in line with the RIBA guidelines, £40k DOE, with further opportunity to grow within the company. With an exceptional record on staff retention, keeping over 40% of staff across the past 12 years, you can be sure that worrying about job security will become a thing of the past. With the architectural market leading into a sometimes uncertain future, our client is busy recruiting across both design and technical departments, utilising a consistent growth of the UK commercial sectors and their ongoing success, they continue to provide fantastic career driven opportunities such as this one. Apply to this role and join one of the next best architectural studios in the country.

Key Responsibilities

At a glance.

• Provide technical support to senior team members in the preparation of project programmes.
• Assist project architects in minute taking, and technical research, issuing and receiving drawings and other project information.
• Provide input across different stages of the design process, from feasibility layouts to planning applications.
• Assist in preparing comprehensive planning application packs, including drawings, 3D visualisations, and graphic outputs.
• Work alongside project leaders to ensure accuracy and completeness of planning documentation.

• Liaise with clients and 3rd party consultants.

• Amend filing.

• Receiving and welcoming guests and general telephone duties.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum 3 years of technical experience required.

• Enthusiasm for residential design and urban planning.

• Prior experience with residential or mixed-use projects preferred.

• Possession of a HND or similar degree in architectural design.

• Competency with AutoCAD/REVIT software.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and Sketch-Up.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.

• Meticulous attention to detail and adeptness at multitasking.

Get in Touch if this all sounds good and you're as excited as we are about the role, please get in touch with Zesty Work now!