Architectural Technologist
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £35000 – £40000/annum
Conrad Consulting are exclusively recruiting for one of the UK's most recognisable Architecture & Interior Design Practices who are looking to hire an ambitious Architectural Technologist to support the project delivery of multiple high rise Residential developments on behalf of some on the UK'S largest Real Estate Investment & development businesses.
Boasting a 30-year heritage our client are one of the UK's leading Architecture & Interior Design firms strategically located in modern office space in Leeds and the city of London respectively, their multi-talented team consists of 45 full time design professionals with their Leeds office having one of the lowest turnover of staff in the Leeds region. Their staff are well looked after and a healthy work life balance is promoted, the practice have an established well-known brand for delivering Quality, Sustainable and award-winning designs across all building sectors, people that work here a proud to have played a part in changing the landscape, particular in Leeds and other northern powerhouse cities & towns.
Their Leeds office headed up by a Regional Director and Associate Director consists of 20 full time members of staff and incorporates a nice balance of Architects, Technologist's and Architectural Assistants, the majority of their project work is Master planning, Build to rent /PRS, Student Accommodation and Mixed use commercial & low level retail developments.
Due to several high value (£100Mplus) large-scale high rise build-rent / PRS Residential project awards shortly commencing a strategic technical hire is required in the shape of a talented Architectural Technologist, this would suit a team player who has gained some job running and technical delivery experience. The role is focussed on general project delivery, working under the management of a Project Director and forming part of a wider delivery team you will be responsible for supporting project running and the subsequent technical delivery of various schemes at a variety of stages.
Additional duties of the Architectural Technologist –
To lead by example personally delivering high quality of consistent standards of design, project management and client care with the objective of creating innovation and aim to achieve award winning success
To act as an ambassador for the business and positively represent the company
To attend and participate in events identified to benefit the profile and development of the Practice as required
Production of CAD/Revit drawn detailed information at all work stages.
Producing technical, NBS and other performance specifications. Writing reports, minutes and issuing information.
Producing information, document control, records filing and following QA/JQP and office procedures.
Managing work of less experienced members of staff in the delivery of schemes as above. Acting as technical mentor to colleagues pursuing professional qualifications.
To be flexible and committed to the needs of the practice, team and project within the terms of employment. This could include providing support to other project teams and attending relevant events etc.
Producing, manage and control production information (drawings, documents and specifications etc). Manage or co-ordinate other design team and associated professionals. Attend project and contract related meetings where required (client review, design team, local authority planning and building control etc) Contract Administration and project certification where relevant.
Revit / BIM standards
Actively develop and contribute to the studio's BIM/Revit capabilities; this could include development of model libraries, sheet standardization, provide guidance and ad-hoc training to inexperienced users, continued development of our naming/file protocol or attend CPD/training events which would directly benefit this role.
Become a key point of contact for the studio's BIM/Revit capability.
Aid in commenting BIM Execution Plans across the studio
Relevant background of the Architectural Technologist / Project Lead
Degree qualified Architectural Technologist, ideally MCIAT or working towards.
Architectural Practice background with at least 5 years work experience.
Proven job running and technical delivery experience.
Supporting portfolio ideally of projects within the Mixed use residential and commercial sectors.
Thorough understanding of BIM / REVIT.
Meticulous eye for technical detailing and a forensic approach to problem solving.
Team player and a conscientious individual keen to positively impact the business
Ambitious and tenacious work ethic, keen for future progression.
Salary £35,000 – £40,000 per annum, 25 days holiday, pension, private healthcare, professional fees, annual trip abroad, ad-hoc social nights out.
Our client operates a fully flexible agile working model where you can experience the best of both a collaborative studio environment and home working.
Interested parties please hot apply, or call James Jackson on (phone number removed) for more details
More Information
- Address Leeds, West Yorkshire
