Architectural Technologist

Description

An Architectural Technologist is required to join a well-established and growing architectural practice based in Central Leeds. Our client has over 15 years' experience delivering a diverse range of Architectural, Interior design and Health & safety services across a wide variety of sectors. Due to continued growth and an increasing project pipeline, they are looking to appoint an ambitious Architectural Technologist to join their close-knit team. This role would suit an ambitious Technologist looking to progress their career into a job running role in the future. With the vast work in the pipeline this could be a genuine opportunity to join a growing practice at an exciting time with future progression opportunities.

Our client works across a broad range of sectors including Commercial, Retail, Residential, Leisure, Hospitality, Education and refurbishment projects. Our client has recently secured a large framework, with fast-paced projects will involve surveying existing buildings, developing proposals, identifying finishes and producing technical information for contractors to price and deliver. The successful Architectural Technologist will also have the opportunity to work across the wider portfolio, ensuring the role remains varied and providing exposure to multiple sectors and project types.

The successful Architectural Technologist will ideally have strong technical experience, with a particular focus from RIBA Stages 4 onwards and the ability to take a brief through to a deliverable technical package. Revit is preferred, although strong AutoCAD skills combined with some Revit experience will also be considered. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Architectural Technologist looking to develop their career within a small, collaborative practice, with genuine scope to become a key member of the business. As the workload continues to grow, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop client-facing responsibilities, progress into a job-running position and ultimately help build and lead their own team.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive Salary £30,000 - £40,000 (DOE)

Annual performance-related bonus

25 days annual leave + Christmas closure + Bank holidays

Annual pay reviews

Bupa private healthcare

Bupa Cash Plan, including dental and optical cover

Flexible start and finish times

Regular staff socials and team events

Fully office-based working within a collaborative open-plan environment

Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development

Genuine opportunity to help build and develop a team as the business grows

Other benefits discussed at interview stage

Architectural Technologist Position Overview

Work as part of a close-knit architectural and design team on a diverse range of projects

Take project briefs through to detailed technical information, predominantly across RIBA Stage 4 onwards

Produce high-quality technical drawings and architectural information using AutoCAD and ideally Revit

Carry out site surveys and assess existing buildings, finishes and layouts

Develop refurbishment proposals and technical packages suitable for contractor pricing and delivery

Liaise with clients, contractors and consultants throughout the project lifecycle

Attend client meetings, contribute to discussions and assist with presenting proposals

Gain exposure to Commercial, Retail, Residential, Leisure, Hospitality, Education and Office projects

Manage multiple fast-paced projects and deadlines

Work closely with the directors and wider team within a flat management structure

Develop into a more client-facing and commercially focused position

Take increasing ownership of projects and client relationships as experience develops

Opportunity to progress into a job-running/team-leading position

Play a key role in developing and growing a new area of the business

Architectural Technologist Position Requirements

3+ years' experience within an architectural practice, consultancy or similar built environment environment

Relevant Architectural Technology, Architecture or equivalent qualification

Strong technical knowledge with experience producing detailed architectural information

Strong AutoCAD skills

Experience using Revit would be highly advantageous, although candidates with limited Revit experience will be considered

Good understanding of technical design, construction detailing and architectural information

Experience working across RIBA Stage 4 would be advantageous

Commercial, retail, refurbishment, residential or leisure experience would be beneficial

Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage with clients and contractors

Ability to work efficiently across multiple fast-paced projects

Ambitious and keen to progress into a job-running/client-facing position

Personable, collaborative and confident working within a small team

Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to work

Keen to develop their technical, commercial and professional skills

Lives within a commutable distance of Leeds

Full UK driving licence would be advantageous

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Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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