London, UK
Senior architectural technician
at Red Engine
Red Engine is looking for a senior architectural technician to join its team in London.
About us
Hello, we are Red Engine, the team behind the award-winning global brands Flight Club and Electric Shuffle. We’re obsessed with disrupting the hospitality industry by creating and delivering the best possible experience – across all venues, products and brands.
Our central team covers the full spectrum of skills needed to bring each concept to life – from design to marketing, sales to interior design, people and training, to finance, gaming and HR and everything in between. We’re not just a team of people, we are dreamers, artists, rocket scientists, content curators, forward thinkers and the industry’s finest.
With a total of 13 incredible venues throughout the UK, we have ambitious plans and are never standing still. We now have an exciting opportunity for a senior architectural technician to join our team.
The job
In this role you will provide technical architectural services to the Red Engine interior design team and support the property design director in designing, developing and managing the builds of new venues in both the UK and overseas.
The role will ensure the technical design, compliance, coordination and construction deliverables are aligned to stakeholder expectations of a high standard and executed within budget and deadlines.
This role is based in our London office four days per week, site visits and inspections will require additional time out of the office.
Key responsibilities will include:
- technical design responsibility for multiple projects from concept development to completion
- development of space planning layouts for UK and overseas projects with key stakeholders
- leading the technical development and approvals on projects in relation to planning submissions, licensing, building regulations and life safety compliance on all new UK sites
- working as a stakeholder on overseas projects to ensure design pack coordination and compliance with local building codes and practices
- being the point of contact for project related technical matters for architectural and structural design, M&E coordination and liaising with external consultants and contractors
- providing quality control over design outputs and reviewing/commenting/approving design and technical drawing packages and their timely delivery
- building out and maintaining design and drawing standards and templates (document and drawing control)
To be successful in this role, you’ll have:
- architectural technology degree/MCIAT qualifications with extensive experience
- excellent skills in 2D and 3D packages including AutoCAD and Vectorworks
- hospitality design experience
- excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- excellent organisation and attention to details skills
- understanding of and experience in delivering projects from concept to construction
- a solid understanding of UK building regulations, planning and licensing requirements
- excellent design management experience with a proven background in delivering projects on time and within budget
- extensive knowledge of construction detailing
What you’ll get
The way we work with each other is at the heart of everything we do and, if you join us, we’ll always make sure you know how much we value your contribution and hard work. You’ll be paid competitively, with rewards offered throughout the year and you’ll be respected and treated fairly by everyone you work with. As we grow, we want you to grow too; to make sure you’re interested, challenged and always excited throughout your career with us.
Fancy joining the team? Apply now.