Job Title: Senior Architectural Technologist
Location: Cardiff
Salary: £32-38,000
About the company:
A forward‑looking, socially responsible architectural practice is seeking a Senior Architectural Technologist (based in Cardiff) to join its team. In this role, the successful candidate will take ownership of technical design and delivery across a diverse portfolio- including education, residential, blue-light, and industrial projects- within a collaborative, values-driven firm committed to quality, sustainability, and professional development.
Benefits
1. Competitive salary with pension scheme and life assurance
2. Agile working supported by modern technology
3. Real opportunities for career development and personalised learning support
4. Access to a friendly, inclusive working environment
5. Sociable culture with regular team-building activities
Daily Duties
6. Lead the production of detailed technical design deliverables, including construction documentation, working drawings, and specifications
7. Use Revit and BIM workflows, alongside tools such as NBS Chorus, to produce coordinated models and documents
8. Coordinate closely with architects, consultants, and contractors to ensure constructible, integrated technical solutions
9. Work through RIBA Plan of Work stages from concept through to contract administration, contributing to both design and delivery phases
10. Apply procurement knowledge, including traditional and design & build routes, to support project execution strategy
11. Ensure compliance with building regulations, contract requirements, and technical standards throughout project delivery
12. Mentor and support junior technologists, manage resources, and delegate tasks effectively
Ideal Candidate
13. Substantial post-qualification experience, ideally including technical project leadership
14. Proficiency in Revit and strong BIM experience (NBS Chorus knowledge a plus)
15. Excellent technical and construction knowledge, with a flair for detailing and buildability
16. Experience working on projects delivered via both traditional and design & build procurement routes
17. Strong commercial awareness and client-facing skills, with ability to build sustainable relationships
18. Demonstrable ability to collaborate, delegate, motivate others, and manage a small technical team
19. Familiarity with multiple RIBA Plan of Work stages is desirable
20. Solid understanding of technical compliance, building regulations, and contractual frameworks
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded, ambitious professional to join a purpose-led practice and contribute to meaningful, well-crafted projects in a supportive and growth-oriented environment.