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AME Facades is looking for a talented architectural technician or architectural technologist to join our growing team in the Leeds Dock area.

Architectural technician/architectural technologist
AME Facades – Leeds

We are a specialist façade design consultancy delivering complex, high-profile building envelope projects across the UK. Working with leading architects, contractors and manufacturers, we provide technically robust, buildable façade solutions from concept through to construction.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded individual who enjoys solving complex detailing challenges and wants to be involved in some of the UK’s most exciting façade projects.

About the role

You will work alongside our experienced façade designers and engineers to develop detailed design packages, production information and construction drawings for a wide range of façade systems including rainscreen cladding, curtain walling, insulated panels and bespoke architectural envelopes.

The role offers genuine responsibility and the opportunity to contribute throughout the design process, working directly with architects, contractors and specialist manufacturers.

Responsibilities:

• produce high-quality technical drawings and detailed construction information
• develop façade details that satisfy architectural, structural and performance requirements
• prepare drawing packages for design, manufacture and installation
• coordinate with architects, consultants and contractors
• attend design meetings and contribute technical solutions
• assist with BIM coordination and clash detection where required
• ensure designs comply with current Building Regulations, British
• standards and project specification

Skills and experience

We’re looking for someone with:

• degree or HNC/HND in architectural technology or a related discipline
• strong AutoCAD skills
• Revit experience preferred
• excellent technical detailing ability
• good understanding of UK Building Regulations
• a desire to excel in knowledge of façade systems, cladding and building envelopes
• excellent communication and organisational skills
• ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• previous experience within façade design, architectural technology or specialist subcontractor design would be a significant advantage

Why join AME Facades?

AME Facades is a fast-growing consultancy with an outstanding reputation for technical excellence, innovation and delivering complex façade solutions.

We offer:

• competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• career progression within a growing specialist consultancy
• exposure to landmark construction projects across the UK
• ongoing professional development and training
• a collaborative, supportive and ambitious team environment

If you’re passionate about technical design and want to play a key role in delivering exceptional building envelope solutions, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and portfolio to AME Facades.

www.amefacades.com