Job Description
Job Description
An established, award-winning architecture and building consultancy is seeking a Senior Architectural Technologist to join its creative and friendly team based in Shrewsbury. This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale healthcare or education projects within a collaborative, people-focused environment.The practice places strong emphasis on teamwork, inclusivity and professional excellence, delivering high-quality solutions that make a positive contribution to the built environment.
The Role
As a Senior Technologist, you will be responsible for the day-to-day technical delivery of projects, primarily through production information and site stages. Working under the supervision of a Project Director, you will lead the coordination and delivery of detailed technical information while supporting junior team members.This role would suit a technically confident individual who enjoys responsibility, problem-solving and working on complex projects with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead day-to-day job running during production and construction stages
* Produce high-quality working drawing packages with minimal supervision
* Coordinate and manage detailed design information
* Ensure compliance with design, legal, statutory and professional requirements
* Advise on building regulations, environmental requirements and materials
* Maintain strong awareness of current and emerging fire regulations
* Carry out Designer Risk Assessments (CDM)
* Liaise with consultants, statutory bodies and approval authorities
* Disseminate information clearly to internal team members
* Prepare documentation for statutory and local authority submissions
* Deliver projects using Revit Level 2 BIM processes
* Provide COBie data where required
* Source technical information and ensure buildability compliance
* Carry out health and safety risk assessments
* Prepare tender reports, recommendations, measured surveys and QA procedures
About You
You will be a highly experienced Technologist with a structured and methodical approach, able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a wider project team.Skills and Experience Required
* Relevant qualification (Degree, HNC/HND or BTEC)
* Minimum of 10 years' post-qualification experience as an Architectural Technician
* Demonstrable experience within healthcare, DfE education and/or high-density residential sectors
* Highly proficient in Revit, used consistently as a primary delivery tool
* Expert knowledge of UK construction methods and Building Regulations
* Strong understanding of UK construction and building law
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary dependent on experience
* 37-hour working week with hybrid working
* 25 days annual leave plus public holidays (increasing with service)
* Support with career progression and further education
* Paid professional memberships
* Health cash plan
* Critical illness cover
* Life assurance scheme
* Discretionary bonus scheme
* Cycle to Work scheme
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