Latest Junior Architectural Technologist Jobs

The Company:

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Our client is seeking a Junior Architectural Technician to join their growing team on a permanent basis. As a respected architectural studio, they are led by four accomplished directors and supported by a dedicated team of 20 professionals. With 35 years of experience in the field and a unique status as an Employee Owned Trust, they have established themselves as a reputable architectural firm located a short walk from Guildford station.

Summary of Role:

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This opportunity provides valuable hands-on experience, collaborating closely with a Senior Technician / Technologist, encompassing tasks such as site visits, contributing to technical drawings and surveys, and more. Any previous experience in developing comprehensive packages would be greatly advantageous. Your primary areas of focus will be within the residential and education sectors, with prior expertise in these domains being beneficial, but not essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the team on UK, large-scale residential, education, healthcare and masterplan projects
• Generate architectural solutions and develop technical detailing
• Drafting responsibilities, predominantly focusing on RIBA stages 3-4
• Show your commitment and develop yourself professionally within the practice.
• Use AutoCAD and Revit extensively on a daily basis    

Ideal Candidate:

• a BTEC level 3, HNC, or HND qualification in construction
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit, along with a grasp of the design workflow
• Strong technical knowledge with the ability to produce detailed drawings
• A good understanding of UK building regulations
• Able to take instruction well and use your own initiative when required
• Comfortable assisting the team on projects and working on detailed drawings
• Strong organisational skills with keen attention to detail
• Collaborate effectively within a team, with excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Embrace a flexible and open mindset when tackling problem-solving tasks

‍Why Work Here:

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In this close-knit and collaborative environment, some staff members have dedicated over two decades to the company, beginning as juniors and now holding directorial positions. This nurturing atmosphere fosters passion and presents a long-term opportunity, abundant with career progression prospects. The role will be based at our client’s studio in Guildford (free car parking and train station a short walk away) with opportunities to work from home one day per week. The applicant must have the legal right to work in the UK.

The Client:

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With an excellent track record of supporting employee development, this AJ100 listed practice is known for its vibrant studio culture founded on a friendly yet hard working approach. With over 100 employees across studios in Newcastle, Vancouver and Dublin, the practice has a long history and focus of model-making and hand-drawing with creative expression reflected across its award winning portfolio.

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Our client is offering a four-and-a-half-day week, flexible working, well-being activities, supportive environment, regular social events, international trips and lots of other great benefits.

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Summary of Role:

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The role would be suited best to an experienced, qualified and talented technologist who has experience in the refinement and delivery of complex buildings. You will be joining a growing team and will be given the opportunity to apply your experience and ingenuity to the client’s diverse project portfolio, including sport, community, commercial, residential, and education projects.

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We are recruiting across ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS.

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Qualities and Skills Required:

• Ability to work closely with the team members to develop a clear conceptual and delivery-focused design agenda for one or more core projects at all phases of development.
• Ability to understand and formulate technical solutions and present internally and externally for discussion.
• Ability to work collaboratively with external consultants and contractors to deliver high quality buildings.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks.
• Flexible attitude and good interpersonal skills.
• Strategic and critical thinking.
• Quality-driven in all aspects of work – drawings, renders, presentations, construction documentation and site administration.
• BREEAM / Passive House project delivery experience an asset.
• Proficiency with Revit and Adobe CC