Architectural Technologist
Manchester (Hybrid)
£££ - Excellent salary package
Are you an enthusiastic and passionate Architectural Technologist who is ready for a new challenge and to take ownership of your own fast-paced schemes within the retail and hospitality sectors?
We are working in partnership with a highly respected, award-winning UK architectural practice to appoint an Architectural Technologist within their established Retails & Hospitality team. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, people-first studio delivering impactful, design-led solutions across large-scale living sectors.
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About the Practice
Our client is a multi-award-winning, B Corp-certified practice with studios in Manchester and London and a strong national presence.
With a team of 90+ professionals, they specialise in delivering sustainable, people-focused placemaking across a range of sectors including residential, regeneration and mixed-use developments.
Their collaborative approach places people, communities and the environment at the heart of every project, resulting in award-winning, future-ready buildings and spaces.
Recognised as one of the UK's Best Places to Work, they offer a genuinely supportive and inclusive culture where individuals are empowered to thrive.
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The Role
As an Architectural Technologist, you will work with our clients team of Architects, Interior Designers and other Technologists, supporting and often leading the detailed design for a variety of fast-paced retail & hospitality sector schemes.
You will:
Produce detailed technical drawings, construction packages, and specifications
Ensure designs comply with building regulations, planning requirements, and relevant codes/standards
Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and manufacturers to resolve technical queries and design issues
Conduct site visits to monitor progress, quality, and compliance with design intent
Maintain project documentation, drawing registers, and revision control throughout the project lifecycle
Support project delivery timelines by managing workload priorities and meeting key deadlines
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Key Requirements
Experience of retail/commercial interior fit-out packages, including bespoke detailing and specification writing, would be an advantage.
Proficiency with either Autodesk Revit or AutoCAD (training will be provided as required)
Excellent communication skills
Appropriate technical qualifications e.g. HNC/HND or equivalent
3 years post-qualification experience, across all RIBA work stages 3 - 5
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Why Apply?
This is more than just a project role - it's an opportunity to join a practice that actively invests in its people and culture.
You can expect:
Flexible and hybrid working
Competitive, benchmarked salary with bonus structure
Structured career development, mentoring and CPD programmes
A collaborative, inclusive studio culture
31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Health & wellbeing support (EAP, mental health first aiders)
Life assurance and critical illness cover
Paid volunteering days and strong community engagement
Regular social, charity and team events
The practice is deeply committed to professional growth, wellbeing, and long-term career development, with structured training, mentoring and progression pathways available to all employees.
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Apply
If you're an Architectural Technologist looking to get involved with a strong pipeline of exciting retail/hospitality projects within a progressive, people-focused practice - we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now for a confidential discussion.
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