Senior Architectural Technician / Technologist

Salary: £39.6 per hour

Senior Architectural Technician/Technologist – Residential / Development Consultancy – Birmingham – £33+ plus benefits

Due to the growth of our client a UK leading Multi-disciplinary architectural practice we are currently seeking an Senior Architectural Technician/Technologist – to work in their Residential Architectural Consultancy Division in Birmingham.

The Senior Architectural Technician/Technologist would need to be an energetic, enthusiastic and communicative person who works well as part of a team but can also progress works independently as required.

The successful Senior Architectural Technician/Technologist will be part of the successful and established residential (development consultancy) team, helping to deliver large scale multi-unit residential developments from inception through to planning determination (as guided by the project designer). Our UK-wide projects range from small private developers to national house builders and masterplanning schemes.

You will be responsible for drafting the necessary planning drawings, in particular house types and multi-unit planning layouts, and assisting in producing all supporting documentation. With a good working knowledge of the planning systems that affect design, you will also be able to adapt designs to specific local authority design guidance.

About you:

• 5 years + experience in the residential sector
• Confident in drafting/ hand sketching (experience in residential layout design is preferable)
• A strong portfolio demonstrating proven design ability and exceptional presentation skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Photoshop is essential
• Experience with Revit, Sketchup and Rendering software’s is desirable
• Understanding of Microsoft Office Software (Publisher in particular)
• Knowledge and understanding of current UK Planning and Building Regulations
• Working well as part of a team as well as individual creative thinking
• Confident, personable and proactive
• Strong communication with a high standard of written and spoken English
• Experience in writing Design and Access Statements
• Experience with client interaction

If you feel you have the right skills, and are looking for a company offering a great career together with a competitive salary and excellent benefits then please apply and submit your CV.