Senior Architectural Technician

Job Description

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is part of the wider [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group, offering the benefits of a locally based team supported by the knowledge, expertise, and resources of a national organisation. Based in Exeter, the team delivers projects across Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset. Our work is primarily focussed on the education sector—spanning early years, primary and secondary schools, further and higher education, and SEND provision. The Senior Architectural Technician/Technologist will play a key role across all stages of design and project delivery.

Main Responsibilities

• Act as project lead where appropriate and liaise with and coordinate other professional teams across all RIBA work stages.
• Develop designs and produce detailed technical drawings, specifications, and construction information to a high-quality professional standard.
• Operate independently on assigned projects and provide management, supervision, and guidance to team members.
• Prepare and submit Planning and Building Control applications.
• Undertake design and technical reviews of projects within the design team.
• Support junior team members through mentoring and reviewing their work.
• Travel regularly to client and consultant offices, as well as construction sites.
• Identify and help develop new business opportunities.
• Demonstrate personal commitment to the [Employer hidden] Way CSR strategy.

Candidate Requirements

• Professional accreditation such as CIAT (or progress toward accreditation) preferred.
• Extensive experience leading and delivering complex construction projects.
• Good experience of working on Educational Projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit (essential), supported by strong capability in Autodesk 2D drafting.
• Excellent specification writing skills, ideally using the NBS Chorus platform.
• Strong design, technical, and construction knowledge.
• In-depth knowledge of UK Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act, and construction methods.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership, meet deadlines, and work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Strong communicator with a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
• Positive attitude toward collaborative working and continuous improvement.

Our Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Company pension and sickness scheme
• Professional fees funded
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Access to company discounts and benefits
• Access to professional qualification and further education

An enhanced DBS check will be required, payment by employer.