Architectural Technologist

An Architectural Technologist is required to join a well-established and growing architectural practice based in Central Leeds. Our client has over 15 years'' experience delivering a diverse range of architectural, interior design and health & safety services across a wide variety of sectors.

Due to continued growth and a significant increase in their project pipeline, the practice is looking to appoint an ambitious architectural professional to join their close-knit team. The business has recently secured a substantial education refurbishment workload, alongside an established portfolio of retail and commercial projects, creating an immediate need for additional project delivery expertise.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience within education, refurbishment or retail, with education experience particularly desirable. Much of the current workload involves working with existing buildings, carrying out surveys, developing proposals and taking projects through the technical and delivery stages.

The practice operates with an all-round project delivery approach, rather than separating design and technical responsibilities. Team members are expected to take ownership of projects through multiple RIBA stages, with particular emphasis on Stages 3, 4 and 5. This is therefore an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys seeing projects through to completion and wants to develop their technical, project-running and client-facing experience.

This role would suit an experienced Architectural Technologist looking to progress towards project running, or a strong Part 2 Architectural Assistant who has gained solid practical experience within an architectural practice and is looking for the next step in their career.

• Competitive salary of -32,000 - -40,000 DOE
• Salary dependent on experience and level
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Christmas closure
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Annual salary reviews
• Bupa private healthcare
• Bupa Cash Plan, including dental and optical cover
• Flexible start and finish times
• Regular staff socials and team events
• Fully office-based working in a collaborative open-plan environment
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Genuine opportunity to take increasing responsibility across projects
• Opportunity to progress towards a project-running position
• Other benefits discussed at interview stage

• Work predominantly across education refurbishment and existing-building projects
• Gain exposure to retail, commercial and other sectors across the wider practice
• Work across RIBA Stages 3, 4 and 5, with opportunities to develop experience across the wider project lifecycle
• Produce detailed architectural and technical information using Revit
• Carry out surveys of existing buildings and assess existing layouts, finishes and construction
• Develop refurbishment proposals and detailed technical packages
• Assist with taking projects through to construction and delivery
• Liaise with clients, contractors and consultants throughout projects
• Attend meetings and contribute to project discussions
• Work as part of an experienced team within a relatively flat management structure
• Take increasing ownership of projects and technical information as experience develops
• Develop project-running, client-facing and commercial skills
• Work on fast-paced projects where the ability to deliver technically is highly valued
• Opportunity to progress within a growing practice as the workload continues to expand

• Ideally 2+ years'' experience within an architectural practice or similar built environment environment
• Relevant Architectural Technology, Architecture or equivalent qualification
• Part 2 Architectural Assistants with good practical experience will also be considered
• Demonstrable experience using Revit on live architectural projects - essential
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of construction
• Experience working through RIBA Stages 3, 4 and 5 would be advantageous
• Education experience would be highly desirable
• Experience working on refurbishment or existing-building projects would be beneficial
• Retail or commercial experience would also be considered
• Ability to produce detailed architectural and technical information
• Good understanding of construction detailing and technical design
• Comfortable working across projects rather than focusing solely on front-end design
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to liaise with colleagues, consultants, clients and contractors
• Able to work efficiently across multiple projects and deadlines
• Ambitious and keen to develop towards a project-running role
• Personable, collaborative and comfortable working within a small team
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach
• Keen to develop their technical and professional skills
• Lives within a commutable distance of Leeds
• Full UK driving licence would be advantageous

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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