Job Description
Job Title: Architectural Technologist / Senior Architectural Technologist
Location: Nottingham
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £38,000 - £48,000 (Dependent on experience) + Benefits
About the Role
We are seeking a talented and technically driven Architectural Technologist with robust Revit experience to join our busy Nottingham-based studio.
In this role, you will take a leading technical hand in delivering high-value public sector and education infrastructure projects-ranging from primary school expansions to state-of-the-art university hubs and community facilities. You will bridge the gap between creative design concepts and technical reality, ensuring all projects are robust, sustainable, compliant, and delivered flawlessly to BIM Stage 2 standards.
If you thrive on solving complex technical details, love working in a collaborative BIM environment, and want to see your work directly benefit local communities, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
* Technical Delivery: Lead the preparation of comprehensive technical drawing packages, detailed construction drawings, schedules, and specifications (NBS) for education and public sector builds.
* BIM & Revit Modeling: Author high-quality, data-rich 3D models using Autodesk Revit in accordance with project BIM Execution Plans.
* Coordination: Manage spatial and technical coordination with structural engineers, MEP consultants, and main contractors, proactively conducting clash detection.
* Compliance & Regulations: Ensure all designs comply thoroughly with UK Building Regulations, Department for Education (DfE) output specifications, BB103/BB104 guidelines, and local authority requirements.
* Site Support: Attend site meetings, respond to contractor RFIs (Requests for Information), review specialist subcontractor drawings, and conduct site inspections to ensure construction matches design intent.
What We Are Looking ForEssential Criteria:
* Qualifications: A degree in Architectural Technology (CIAT accredited preferred) or a relevant technical equivalent.
* Software Expertise: Professional, demonstratable proficiency in Autodesk Revit is mandatory. You should be comfortable building complex families, managing templates, and working in shared central models.
* Sector Experience: A proven track record of working on UK education (schools, academies, higher education) or public sector/civic projects.
* Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of standard UK building construction methods, modern methods of construction (MMC), and sustainable fabric-first design.
* Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to confidently interface with school governors, local authority stakeholders, and construction teams.
Desirable Criteria:
* MCIAT status (or actively working towards chartership).
* Experience using NBS Chorus for writing technical specifications.
* Familiarity with visual coordination tools like Navisworks or Enscape.