Latest Architectural CAD Technician 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.

What is your role:

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As a Senior Architectural Technician/Technologist, your specialisation lies in applying building science and technology to architectural and construction projects. Your expertise allows you to effectively manage the design process and provide innovative solutions based on your technical knowledge and experience. In addition, you have a proven track record in negotiating and managing the development of construction projects. You excel in handling all aspects of architectural and construction contracts, be it traditional, partnering, design & build, or other methods. You also understand the importance of post-construction aspects, ensuring the successful completion of the project.

What the role includes:

• Ensure that projects meet all relevant technical and professional standards on a regular and consistent basis.
• Manage the delivery of architectural and multi-discipline work to meet and generally exceed clients’ expectations in terms of brief, service innovation, overall quality of work, value for money and delivery to planned timescales.
• Efficiently manage the delivery of architectural and multidisciplinary work, consistently exceeding clients' expectations in terms of brief interpretation, service innovation, overall quality, value for money, and adherence to planned timelines.
• Drive architectural teams to achieve continuous improvement in technical quality and innovation in all work produced
• Manage individual Client’s workloads
• Participate in and, as required, hold regular and formal team management meetings and actively participate in architectural team meetings.
• Control and monitor work, to ensure clients’ briefs and delivery programmes are achieved
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding associated with RIBA works stages 

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Project Delivery

• Assessing the needs of clients and users and agreeing a project brief
• Developing project briefs and design programmes;
• Preparing and presenting design proposals using CAD techniques and traditional methods
• Working within a team to produce the detailed design process and coordinating detailed design information
• Assisting with the progression of the Group CAD systems.;

 Requirements

• Experienced in CAD/REVIT capability in a recognised Industry Standard Format, including 3D graphics and presentation relevant basic software (training will be given as required).
• Able to deliver projects to a minimum of BIM Level 2 standard.
• An established skill of maintaining excellent client relationships, being competent in key client management as a tool towards developing future business
• Suitable technical based qualifications, or equivalent by experience.
• Working towards or registered with MCIAT, TCIAT or similar
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience or comparable work experience within the building / construction environment both off and on site.
• A detailed understanding and thorough business knowledge of the Architectural field    

Why work here:

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Providing a full range of design, engineering and consultancy services to the built environment you will be joining an award-winning team of over 150 employees across the UK. They pride themselves on fostering a collaborative, supportive, and professional environment for employees and offer a range of appealing benefits, including the option to work from home one day a week.

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Please note travel to the London office may be required from time to time.

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We are working with award winning design led, medium size practice in North West London.  This practice has wonderful projects and offers exciting career progression and generous remuneration for the right individual.  The practice passion for projects is evident from the work output and practice portfolio.

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The job encompasses the collation, organisation and investigation of technical information for use during the development of the project design.

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Working closely with architects and designers, you will form the link between the concept design and the completed construction. The role works under the direction of an Associate Director or other senior members of the practice.

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Quick bullet points:

• Prepare design proposals using REVIT and traditional methods.
• Lead the design process and co-ordinate detailed design information.
• Advise on choosing materials.
• Liaise with and produce documentation forstatutory and local approval authorities.
• Prepare tender information.
• Prepare specifications for construction work.    

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Skills: The post holder should:

• Strong REVIT software skills
• Be good at freehand drawing.
• Be able to visualise objects in three dimensions.
• Have mathematical skills for making technical and financial calculations.
• Have scientific ability to understand building technology.
• Be aware of how buildings and spaces are used.
• Be aware of the natural environment.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Have good presentation skills.
• Have good project management and organisation skills
• Have time management skills.

This is a wonderful opportunity working for discreet Swiss owned Architecture practice based in trendy Notting Hill.

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The client has been client choice on luxury brands such as Cartier, De Beers, Christian Lacroix and luxury residential projects both in the UK and Switzerland.

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Due to winning 2 new large luxury residential projects, my client is looking to hire a talented AutoCAD proficient CAD Technician to help with a wonderful portfolio of projects. This role can also suit an Assistant Architect.

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Ideal candidate & Role

• Produce AutoCAD plans, elevations, floor plans for tender
• Produce visuals using SketchUp or other software
• Supporting Senior people within practice, but mainly working with Director
• Interpret, import and coordinate project information including Architectural drawings and specifications
• Produce technical drawings and specifications
• Ensure best practice by keeping up to date with design processes, systems and techniques

‍Required skill

• Minimum 3 years relevant job experience from another Architecture firm
• Luxury project experience, residential or retail, ideally both
• Minimum 3 years of experience in architecture or interior architecture
• AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Suite proficiency
• Portfolio showcasing luxury residential or retail projects
• Eligibility to work in UK

What is your role:

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We are looking for a Technician who is driven and proactive, with an open and inquisitive mind-set and a concern for quality. The ideal candidate will be able to develop, detail and co-ordinate package information as well as resolve technical / design issues.

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You will have the opportunity to show your passion for technical design and your coordination, innovation, and technical expertise to deliver great projects that exceed our client's expectations as well as reflect our values and vision.  

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Collaborating across multiple projects, you will be driven and proactive, with an open and inquisitive mindset.

What makes you good at your job:

• You are preferably CIAT registered and or have a  relevant technical qualification – Degree/HNC/HND
• You have at least 3 years Revit experience working within the industrial or commercial (business space) sector on large complex UK projects.
• You have previous data centre experience (desirable)
• You should have excellent working knowledge of Autodesk tools with specific focus on Revit and Navisworks workflows
• You are highly computer literate, skilled in Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite applications and/or Affinity
• You have experience of working directly with the client, contractor and design team (desirable)
• You have a good working knowledge of UK Building Systems, Regulations and construction types
• You’re a skilled presenter both verbally and visually using software and hand drawing skills
• You are someone who thrives in a social, encouraging, friendly environment.
• You are highly computer literate, skilled in Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite applications
• You are self-motivated with the ability to work with minimum supervision

What the role includes:

• Involved in the design process you will assist the management/delivery of projects from concept to completion in a highly organised way with an efficient attention to detail
• You will be working as a team player with a flexible and open approach to problem solving

Why work here:

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Top-ranked AJ100 international design firm specialising in architecture, masterplanning, urbanism, and interior design. Over 230 talented staff work at the practice throughout the UK, New York, Singapore, and Amsterdam.

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With a strong foundation of culture, an incredibly welcoming and nurturing environment, the practice values and encourages creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and collaboration.  

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Offering an outstanding benefit package, including hybrid and flexible working options, well-being activities, social events, mentoring, training and development, and a real focus on employee satisfaction. This is practice that makes the creative journey an enjoyable one for all. 

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What is your role:

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You will be joining an established practice with over 60 years of proud history, working alongside an experienced and devoted team of 30 architects that are already a preferred partner for over 200 clients across the UK and have a solid reputation in the industry.

What makes you good at your job:

• You have experience collating and organising technical information
• You can investigate technical information and factors that affect developments, including user needs, site and building surveys and regulatory requirements.
• You are able to monitor health and safety in design
• You have a good understanding of how the design aspects of a construction project influence and relate to performance and functional issues so that practical questions can be addressed at the outset
• You possess excellent presentation skills generally with good freehand drawing ability
• You can contribute to planning applications and other regulatory application procedures;
• You have good project experience and organisation skills and have worked on multiple projects at different RIBA work stages 0 – 7
• You may have experience within the care sector (desirable)
• You are an experienced user of software packages such AutoCad + Revit (Essential 5+ Plus) + NBS Specification manager (preferred) + Sketch Up (Knowledge of) + Microsoft Office Suite
• You have experience and understanding of building regulations, robust details, BREEAM, CDM and other guidance and regulations that may be imposed upon a project  

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What the role includes:

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The job encompasses the collation, organisation and investigation of technical information for use during the development of the project design. You will specialise in the application of technology to architecture, building design and construction. You will have specialist skills enabling you to use your technical knowledge to provide innovative solutions. You will work closely with architects and designers and form the link between the concept design and the completed construction. The role works under the direction of an Associate Director or other senior members of the practice.

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The company:

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Offering an exceptional list of benefits, including, hybrid working options, well-being activities, social events and a real value for employee satisfaction and development. The award-winning, independent Architectural Practice, provides professional advice and services in architecture. A leader in their field, they have positioned themselves as an Architectural Practice with exclusive focus on design of the highest-quality supported living and care accommodation across the UK.