Architect / Architectural Technician

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Architect / Architectural Technician to join a growing design team, working on a varied portfolio of residential and commercial construction projects. This role offers hands-on involvement across planning, design, and technical delivery using AutoCAD.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Architectural Technologist, Architectural Assistant, CAD Technician, Design Technician

SALARY: Competitive + Benefits

LOCATION: Colchester, Essex

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 35 Hours per Week

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Architect / Architectural Technician to join the organisation’s Colchester-based office, supporting the delivery of residential and commercial developments from concept through to construction.

As an Architect / Architectural Technician, you will work closely with clients, consultants, and internal teams to prepare planning and building regulation drawings, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

This role is well suited to an Architect / Architectural Technician who enjoys a varied workload, values collaboration, and can manage multiple projects while maintaining high technical and design standards.

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DUTIES

Your duties as the Architect / Architectural Technician include:

• Preparing Technical Drawings: Producing detailed AutoCAD drawings for planning and Building Regulation submissions
• Project Support: Assisting across multiple residential and commercial construction projects
• Planning Compliance: Ensuring designs meet current planning requirements and regulations
• Building Regulations: Preparing compliant technical information for Building Control approval
• Standards Knowledge: Applying British Standards and Eurocodes within design work
• Client Liaison: Communicating effectively with clients, consultants, and the wider design team
• Time Management: Managing workload effectively to meet deadlines under pressure

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Previous experience in residential and commercial architectural design
• Proven experience using AutoCAD within a UK construction environment
• A sound understanding of UK planning processes and requirements
• Experience preparing drawings for Building Regulation applications
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A flexible approach with the ability to work under pressure
• A full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle

DESIRABLE

• MCIAT accreditation or willingness to work towards professional qualification
• Knowledge of British Standards and Eurocodes

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Birthday off
• 35-hour working week
• On-site office parking

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14527

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