Newcastle, UK
Senior architectural technician
at Corstorphine & Wright
Corstorphine & Wright is seeking a senior architectural technician to join its team in Newcastle, UK.
We are Corstorphine & Wright, an award-winning, AJ100 architectural practice with studios across the UK. We are a dedicated team of 200+ enthusiastic individuals that care about creating places that foster human
connection while adding commercial, civic, environmental, and social value.
Our team is expanding and looking for an experienced architectural technician to join our highly-creative team in Newcastle. Alongside our Leeds and Tamworth studios, our Newcastle studio sets the agenda and
is at the forefront of innovative thinking in the healthcare sector. As a senior architectural technician you will be responsible for managing projects through all RIBA stages and building and maintaining excellent
relationships with colleagues, clients, contractors, and local authorities.
Responsibilities:
- provide high quality technical drawings and supporting technical information in compliance with Corstorphine & Wright’s quality management procedures
- where identified as project manager for a project, ensuring the efficient delivery of the technical services identified in the project brief, to the agreed deadlines and within budget
- maintain a competent working knowledge of current and pending legislation affecting the production of technical information and ensure compliant with relevant building regulations, building bulletins
and health and safety guidance in relation to managing projects - manage the production of detailed design drawings, working drawings, schedules, and specifications, 2D and 3D drawings in either CAD or BIM where relevant
- arrange project reviews to assist with resolving technical issues as they arise
- ensure clear understanding of appointment documents and scope of services
- notify the directors of potential PI claims or issues that require their review
- assist with the mentoring of junior members of the technical team on all aspects of technical delivery
We want to hear from you if you have the skills and qualifications listed below:
- HNC/HND in a related discipline or can demonstrate significant relevant experience
- membership of CIAT or working towards chartered status
- proven record of accomplishment of delivering multiple healthcare & mixed-used projects
- proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit and SketchUp
- ability to manage workload effectively, make clear decisions and meet tight deadlines
- evidence of building and maintaining working relationships with clients, contractors, team members, colleagues and third parties
Maintaining a talented and successful team matters to us! Working together with others to share resources and information across the business, seek continuous improvement to develop individual capability and that of the team and being self-motivated and reliable are traits that are highly desirable for any of our roles. Our Newcastle studio is conveniently located at the heart of Newcastle’s city centre, minutes away from public transport.