Job Description
Advert
INFRASTRUCTURE AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Property and Capital Projects - Architecture
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Architectural Technologist
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35 hours per week
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Permanent
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£31,601 - £33,791 / £34,320 - £36,985 / £37,404 - £40,872
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£17.32 - £18.52 / £18.81 - £20.27 / £20.50 - £22.40 per hour
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The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance
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We are recruiting for an Architectural Technologist to join an established Architecture team within Infrastructure and Organisational Development.
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The post is a career graded post commencing at Grade F with the opportunity to progress up to Grade H once the relevant qualifications, knowledge and experience have been obtained.
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Our workload currently covers design work and contract management for our new build, refurbishment and maintenance programmes.
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You should be able to demonstrate design ability, with a good understanding of construction detailing, materials specification and a working knowledge of the Scottish Building Standards. Some experience of contract administration and project management, together with an understanding of contract issues is also required, a knowledge of CDM Regulations is desirable.
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To be appointed at Grade F, an SVQ 3/HNC qualification in Building/Architectural Studies, or equivalent, is essential, while appointment at Grade G or H requires a minimum of SVQ4/HND in Building/Architectural Studies or equivalent.
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Grade H appointees will also require to be a full member of CIAT (MCIAT), or equivalent.
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You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.
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This post is subject to Level 1 Disclosure Scotland clearance.
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For an informal discussion regarding the post, please contact Erlend Hutchison, Team Manager Architecture, e-mail: erlend.hutchison@orkney.gov.uk, or Glen Thomson, Service Manager Property and Capital Programme, e-mail: glen.thomson@orkney.gov.uk or telephone: 01856 873535.
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Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 31 August 2025
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Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.
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