Architectural Technologist in Maidstone, Kent

Bennett & Game are representing a long-established, multi-disciplinary construction consultancy based in Maidstone, offering an exciting opportunity for an Architectural Technologist to join an established architectural team working on a varied portfolio of projects. With a particular focus on high-rise residential developments and education schemes, this is an opportunity to contribute to technically challenging projects, from large-scale residential developments to new-build and refurbishment projects across the education sector.

The successful Architectural Technologist will play an important role in the technical design and delivery of projects, producing detailed drawing packages and coordinating information with consultants and contractors. Working within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, you will have the opportunity to develop your technical expertise, take ownership of project information and gain exposure across key RIBA stages, particularly Stages 4 and 5. A competitive salary of up to £45,000 is on offer, alongside hybrid working, flexible hours, bonus schemes, generous annual leave, private healthcare, paid training and clear progression opportunities. The practice is also flexible on level, with the role and title open to discussion depending on the experience of the successful candidate.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000, depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with annual leave increasing with service
• Option to purchase and sell annual leave
• Hybrid working and flexible working hours
• Paid training and support towards MCIAT, where required
• Professional membership fees paid
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Continued professional development (CPD) opportunities
• Opportunity to play a key role within a growing, multi-disciplinary team working on technically challenging projects
• Exposure to evolving building safety requirements, regulations and technical standards
• Private healthcare
• Structured career development programme with support for professional progression
• Social events and team-building activities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sick pay insurance
• Life insurance
• Critical illness cover
• Additional company benefits to be discussed at interview stage

Architectural Technologist Job Overview

• Produce and coordinate detailed technical drawing packages for residential and education projects
• Support the technical design and delivery of projects from detailed design through to construction
• Prepare, develop and review technical drawings, specifications and associated project information
• Coordinate architectural information with structural engineers, building services consultants, contractors and other project stakeholders
• Develop compliant, practical and well-detailed technical solutions, considering buildability and construction requirements
• Assist with managing drawing packages and technical information through RIBA Stages 4 and 5
• Help ensure projects comply with current UK Building Regulations, relevant legislation and industry best practice
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider multi-disciplinary consultancy
• Contribute to a varied portfolio, with a particular focus on high-rise residential developments and education projects, including new-build and refurbishment schemes

Architectural Technologist Job Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Architectural Technology or a related discipline
• Several years' experience working within an architectural practice or related built environment consultancy
• Strong technical ability, with experience delivering projects through RIBA Stages 4 and 5
• Strong working knowledge of Revit
• Good understanding of the planning process, Building Regulations and relevant technical standards
• Experience coordinating technical information and producing detailed construction drawing packages
• Ability to manage workload across multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, consultants and contractors
• Proactive, detail-oriented and technically confident, with a practical approach to problem-solving
• Experience in high-rise residential and/or education projects would be advantageous
• Live within a commutable distance of Maidstone

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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