Leeds, UK
Senior architectural technologist
at HTC Architects
HTC Architects is hiring a senior architectural technologist to join its team in Leeds, UK.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated senior architectural technologist with a technology degree RIBA or MCIAT who is looking to progress in their career. You will be coordinating and job-running projects immediately. Working mainly on commercial and retail projects. They will be working on and will include conception and technical design, development and detailing, construction technology.
Your role
As a senior architectural technologist, you will play a vital role in transforming our architectural ideas into reality.
Your responsibilities will include:
- meet with other professionals and potentially clients at an early stage to agree on and develop the project brief
- contribute to planning applications and other regulatory application procedures
- identify the surveys (e.g. land surveys) required before work can commence, ensuring they are undertaken and their results are fed into the project
- develop project briefs and work on these as the project progresses
- prepare and present design proposals using computer-aided design (CAD) and other design software, as well as traditional drawing methods
- lead the detailed design process and coordinate design information
- liaise with appropriate authorities (e.g. planning enquiries and building inspectors) when producing documentation for statutory approval
- produce, analyse and advise on detailed specifications for suitable materials or processes to be used
- carry out design-stage risk assessments
- evaluate and advise on refurbishment, re-use, recycling and deconstruction
We are looking for:
- leadership skills and a willingness to take on responsibility
- good communication skills, as interaction with other professionals, authorities and clients occurs frequently.
- the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and assist other staff members.
- Principle Designer and CDM knowledge
- a logical and practical approach to problem solving
- an eye for detail and design, with the ability to visualise objects in three dimensions (3D)
- planning and organisation skills
We can offer:
- competitive salary commensurate with your experience
- a range of other benefits including hybrid working (after probationary period)
- Westfield Health scheme
- cycle to work scheme
- professional subscriptions paid
- opportunities for professional growth and development
- the chance to work on a diverse range of projects, from concept to completion
- 25 days holiday (Christmas shutdown to be taken from this) plus bank holidays and one day paid birthday leave to be taken anytime
- a supportive team that values your contributions and encourages innovation
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