Your new companyYou will be joining a well-established residential developer operating across the South Central Midlands. The business has a strong track record of delivering high-quality housing schemes and places a strong emphasis on collaboration, quality and customer satisfaction.The organisation values in-person collaboration and team culture while remaining supportive of flexible working arrangements where possible.

Your new role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Architectural Technologist to join the technical team based out of a Midlands office. You will play a key role in the successful delivery of multiple residential projects, taking responsibility for the coordination and production of detailed technical and construction information throughout the project lifecycle.This is a technically focused role offering exposure to a high volume of live residential schemes and close collaboration with internal departments and external consultants.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing and managing accurate, detailed construction and working drawings
• Coordinating all technical superstructure information across multiple residential projects
• Liaising with internal departments, consultants, contractors and statutory bodies
• Ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, NHBC and relevant standards
• Supporting Principal Designer duties in line with CDM 2015
• Managing consultant appointments, technical fee proposals and technical approvals
• Undertaking value engineering exercises and ensuring buildability
• Submitting information for Building Control, NHBC, SAP, EPC and Robust Details
• Attending site to resolve technical and reconstructional issues
• Chairing and attending pre-start and progress meetings
• Coaching and supporting junior team members where required

What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will need:

• A background as an Architectural Technologist
• A BTEC HND/HNC in Design, Construction or a related discipline
• Significant experience within a technical role for a residential house builder or consultancy
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations, construction methods and residential detailing
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, along with good general IT literacy
• Experience delivering projects to programme, budget and quality standards
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with internal and external stakeholders
• Commercial awareness and problem-solvers ability
• The ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

Desirable:

• MCIAT, MCIOB or equivalent professional qualification
• CSCS card
• Experience using Viewpoint drawing management systems
• Experience managing technical fees and cost-to-complete
• Commitment to ongoing CPD and professional development

What you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive a competitive salary and an extensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Volunteering days
• Private medical insurance (employee-paid cover)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme via salary sacrifice
• Life assurance (4x annual salary)
• Share schemes and employee rewards portal

This role offers long-term career progression within a business that values technical expertise and continuous improvement.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this Architectural Technologist role, click Apply now to submit your CV, or contact me directly for a confidential discussion about your next career move.

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