London, UK
Architectural technician
at Granit Architects
Granit Architects is seeking an architectural technician to join its team in London.
Essential skills:
- a relevant architecture degree or architectural technician qualification with at least three years’ experience working on RIBA stages 1-4
- excellent knowledge in UK construction knowledge, building regulations and technical understanding of products and building methods
- strong organisational and time management skills to ensure meeting tight deadlines
- very high-level communication skills and fluent in English, written and spoken
- a keen eye for detail, as well as the ability to see the bigger picture of a project
- must have experience managing various tasks on multiple projects simultaneously across design and delivery, within the assigned budget and deadline
- experience and a working knowledge of using Archicad or AutoCAD skills with an understanding of architectural conventions, including floor plans, elevations, sections, RCP and electrical layouts and working in a 3d BIM environment
- knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign, MS Office
- ability to take and interpret instructions and work with minimum supervision, yet need to be confident in asking for help
- must have good attention to detail and excellent time keeping
- demonstrable permit to work in the UK long term
Key responsibilities:
- you will be working on a number of residential projects for private and commercial clients, simultaneously, and at different stages
- supporting architects, associates and directors and the interiors team at key stages of projects
- produce technical drawings and specifications both by hand and CAD (ArchiCAD)
- create detailed technical specifications and drawings i.e. floor plans, electrical plans, bathroom and kitchen plans and elevations, bespoke cabinetry and joinery plans
- working closely with a team of other professionals such as M and E engineers, structural engineers
- carrying out research and writing reports
- potential visits to building sites and client meetings
- maintain/organise project files, schedules and specifications
Company
Granit is an award-winning architectural and interior design practice based in Clapham, London with 30 years of experience in designing beautiful buildings. Our award-winning team of London architects, interior architects and interior designers work with commercial property investors and private clients throughout the UK and internationally too.
Our team of bright, passionate individuals create beautiful buildings by providing holistic architectural design solutions, creating space and light. We expertly harmonise architectural design with interior design and property investor services, to create beautiful and unique spaces.
From directors to assistants we support each other in an environment where we encourage problems to be raised and questions to be asked. As a team we teach and learn together. As a company we understand the importance of enabling our staff to have a good work/life balance. The role will be full time office based.
We are currently transitioning into being 100% employer owned, so there is an opportunity to influence how the company is run and benefit from that investment.
Salary is dependent on experience and in line with the RIBA salary guidelines.
Health insurance and other benefits can be offered after completion of a probation period or completion of a certain period of working with the company.
To submit your application please click the ‘apply’ link below.