Job type
PermanentLocation
ShrewsburyWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
ArchitectureIndustry
ConstructionPay
Salary circa £45,000
Senior Architectural Technologist
Job Description
An established, award-winning architecture and building consultancy is seeking a Senior Architectural Technologist to join its creative and friendly team based in Shrewsbury. This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale healthcare or education projects within a collaborative, people-focused environment.
The practice places strong emphasis on teamwork, inclusivity and professional excellence, delivering high-quality solutions that make a positive contribution to the built environment.
The Role
As a Senior Technologist, you will be responsible for the day-to-day technical delivery of projects, primarily through production information and site stages. Working under the supervision of a Project Director, you will lead the coordination and delivery of detailed technical information while supporting junior team members.
This role would suit a technically confident individual who enjoys responsibility, problem-solving and working on complex projects with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day job running during production and construction stages
- Produce high-quality working drawing packages with minimal supervision
- Coordinate and manage detailed design information
- Ensure compliance with design, legal, statutory and professional requirements
- Advise on building regulations, environmental requirements and materials
- Maintain strong awareness of current and emerging fire regulations
- Carry out Designer Risk Assessments (CDM)
- Liaise with consultants, statutory bodies and approval authorities
- Disseminate information clearly to internal team members
- Prepare documentation for statutory and local authority submissions
- Deliver projects using Revit Level 2 BIM processes
- Provide COBie data where required
- Source technical information and ensure buildability compliance
- Carry out health and safety risk assessments
- Prepare tender reports, recommendations, measured surveys and QA procedures
About You
You will be a highly experienced Technologist with a structured and methodical approach, able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a wider project team.
Skills and Experience Required
- Relevant qualification (Degree, HNC/HND or BTEC)
- Minimum of 10 years’ post-qualification experience as an Architectural Technician
- Demonstrable experience within healthcare, DfE education and/or high-density residential sectors
- Highly proficient in Revit, used consistently as a primary delivery tool
- Expert knowledge of UK construction methods and Building Regulations
- Strong understanding of UK construction and building law
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- 37-hour working week with hybrid working
- 25 days annual leave plus public holidays (increasing with service)
- Support with career progression and further education
- Paid professional memberships
- Health cash plan
- Critical illness cover
- Life assurance scheme
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
