WeCanMake is a community land trust and neighbourhood-scale system demonstrator, imagining and making homes in ways that build social infrastructure, community wealth, and a just transition. We take an integrated approach to meeting housing needs within planetary boundaries, all focused on enabling the gentle densification of the existing urban fabric within a neighbourhood. This includes new build and infill sites, as well as the retrofit of existing homes. We have a neighbourhood factory where we train local people to use digital fabrication technology and biomaterials to make the components for new‑build and retrofitted homes, and we are part of a national network of neighbourhood‑scale organisations working towards a just and regenerative future.
Job Description
Hours: 3 or 4 days a week (Open to discussion)
Contract: 18-month contract, with options to extend
Benefits: 25 days holidays + bank holidays (pro‑rata), birthdays off, additional days off at Christmas
Location: The Factory, Knowle West, Bristol, BS4 1ET
Access: The Factory is wheelchair accessible.
We are seeking a skilled and thoughtful Architectural Technician to join our in‑house design team at an exciting moment of growth for WeCanMake, as we move into the delivery of our community‑led housing programme. The successful candidate will focus on the technical development and delivery of projects from RIBA Stage 4 onwards, producing coordinated, compliant, and buildable information to support high‑quality construction.
Working as part of a collaborative in‑house team alongside the Project Architect and Technical Design Lead, this role has been created to strengthen our technical capacity and ensure a consistent, rigorous approach to coordination, compliance, and quality assurance across both design and construction stages.
Our work focuses on mid‑rise, timber‑based housing and mixed‑use buildings, including projects delivered through our Neighbourhood Factory. We are committed to delivering well‑crafted, sustainable homes that respond to local needs and support existing communities.
The role includes involvement during construction stages, supporting on‑site quality assurance and helping to ensure that design intent is carried through into the built outcome.
Skills and experience – essential
* Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and construction standards
* Proven experience working on projects from RIBA Stage 4 onwards
* Experience in residential and/or mixed‑use, mid‑rise developments
* Experience working with timber frame construction and detailing
* Ability to produce clear, coordinated, and buildable technical information
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
* Experience coordinating across consultants and contractors
* Proficiency in Revit
* Awareness of risk management, compliance, and quality assurance processes
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* Ability to work both collaboratively and independently within a small team
* Curiosity and commitment to social and environmental justice
* Be kind, collaborative, and adaptable
Skills and experience – desirable
* Experience of off‑site construction or MMC approaches
* Experience of working across design and construction stages, including site involvement
* Experience taking on or supporting a Clerk of Works / site quality role
* Experience of working in community‑led development or housing delivery
* Experience of working in small, interdisciplinary teams
* Interest in low‑carbon construction, biomaterials, and sustainable design
* Experience of coordinating with fabrication processes or digital manufacturing
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