The Education Authority wish to appoint Architectural Technician - 2 Poststo join their team in Northern Ireland Job Reference: 25006540 Location: Northern Ireland Contract Type: Permanent Status: Full-Time Working Pattern: 36 hours per week Vacancies: 2 Posts available Grade/Scale: Senior Executive Officer | NJC pts 23 - 26 | £34,434 - £37,280 per annum Additional Information: There are two immediate vacancies at present, base to be agreed on appointment from locations listed. However suitable applicants who are not appointed to immediate vacancies will be placed on a reserve list which will remain valid for one year and may be offered similar appointments at the discretion of the EA during that period. Job Purpose The Post Holder will provide Architectural design and supervision services, under the direction of the Locality Manager, Assistant Locality Manager, based on the RIBA Plan of Work, either individually or as a team member on construction minor works projects, in connection with the various MiCD Programmes. Main Duties and Responsibilities Carry out building and site surveys and update estates records as required. Develop the brief in consultation with authorised representatives of Client Departments. Conceptualise and design buildings, develop plans, prepare design drawings, coordinate and communicate the production drawings, tender documents, graphical information, reports, prepare schedules and specifications up to tender stage, using where appropriate computer aided technology systems. Submit schemes and collaborate with other statutory bodies including DENI, The Planning Service, Public Health and Building Control etc. Analyse building codes, technical booklets, nZEB regulations, by laws, space requirements, site requirements and other technical documents and reports. Co-ordinate and lead the input of Mechanical, Electrical and Structural Consulting Engineers throughout the design process. Supervise contracts on site, chair site meetings and record minutes for action as required. Consider Health and Safety implications for individual or allocated projects by acting as a Principal Designer. Assist with the preparation of risk assessments, pre tender Health and Safety plans and health and safety files. Assist with the supervision the enforcement of health and safety regulations on site by the contractor and his operatives. Support other Project Managers when necessary and act as project lead to perform the duties of a Project Manager for appropriate allocated projects, to administer contracts on site, instruct contractors on changes to contract work and establish procedures with the contractors and building users to ensure the minimum disruption to normal activities within the building during the contract. Assist with the direction of the Clerk of Works in their duties during a contract. Essential Criteria Hold a Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in Architectural Technology/Building Studies/Construction; OR Foundation Degree in Architectural Technology or Architecture; OR Other course approved by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT). Have a minimum of three years experience working as an Architectural Technician/Architectural Assistant within the construction industry. Demonstrable experience of regularly and directly supporting Project Managers/Architects in delivery of construction projects through RIBA Works Stages 0-7 The above criteria is an extract from the job person specification, for a full list of criteria please follow the details below on the method of application. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. Only completed applications will be considered. To start the process click Apply Now button below. Closing Time: Thursday 8th January 2026 at 11:59pm