Experienced Architectural Technician/ Technologist

Penguin Recruitment

Job Title: Experienced Architectural Technician/ Technologist

Location: Preston

Salary: £37-50,000 DOE

About the company:

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established, award-winning multi-disciplinary construction and design consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering innovative, high-quality projects across the UK. With decades of industry experience, the practice provides a comprehensive range of services including architecture, structural engineering, building services, project management, quantity surveying, building surveying and CDM consultancy. Working across sectors including healthcare, education, commercial, residential, sports and leisure, and heritage, the consultancy delivers technically excellent and sustainable solutions through a collaborative approach. The business offers a supportive and progressive environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills, take ownership of projects, and build long-term careers within a respected and forward-thinking practice.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary dependent upon level of experience.
  • 26 days' annual holiday entitlement, increasing with service, plus bank holidays.
  • Pension contributions.
  • Payment of professional subscriptions, including relevant industry memberships.
  • 37-hour working week.
  • Regular reviews with clear opportunities for career progression.
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
  • Opportunity to work on a diverse range of exciting and technically challenging projects.
  • Collaborative working environment within a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Long-term career development within an established consultancy.

Daily Duties

  • Producing detailed technical drawings, specifications and construction information using Revit and AutoCAD.
  • Developing technical design solutions from concept through to construction stages.
  • Preparing planning, Building Regulations, and tender documentation.
  • Coordinating design information with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and clients.
  • Supporting BIM coordination and ensuring project information is accurate, consistent, and compliant.
  • Attending design meetings, client meetings and site visits throughout project delivery.
  • Resolving technical design challenges and providing practical construction solutions.
  • Ensuring compliance with current Building Regulations, industry standards and best practice.
  • Working collaboratively with internal teams and external consultants to deliver projects on time and to a high standard.
  • Supporting the delivery of projects across a variety of sectors including healthcare, education, commercial, residential, sports and leisure, and heritage.


Ideal Candidate

  • Experienced Architectural Technician or Architectural Technologist with a strong background within a UK architectural practice or design consultancy.
  • Qualified to HNC, HND, degree level or equivalent in Architectural Technology.
  • Strong technical knowledge with proven experience producing detailed construction information.
  • Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD, with experience working within a BIM environment.
  • Good understanding of UK Building Regulations, construction methods and technical detailing.
  • Experience working across multiple stages of the RIBA Plan of Work would be advantageous.
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with clients and project teams.
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
  • A proactive approach with a passion for delivering high-quality technical solutions.
  • Working towards or holding professional accreditation with CIAT would be advantageous.

To apply, please contact KAZ on (phone number removed) OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to (url removed) I hope to hear from you soon!

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