Architectural Technician

Description:

Due to our growing and diverse portfolio, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Architectural Technician to join us to aid the delivery of a design, fit out and project work from our Manchester Office.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established team of consultants who pride themselves on providing outstanding project delivery to a range of clients within both the public and private sectors from SME’s to large blue chip corporate clients.

Roles and responsibilities will include working with Building Surveyors and Architectural Technicians to assist in the production of architectural design information as per the Key Responsibilities section.

Ideal candidates will be design orientated with proficient use of 2D and 3D, drafting software in particular AutoCAD and experience with Revit. Candidates will also have had some experience in MEP schematic design.

Candidates will be expected to work collaboratively with our surveyors to produce design information. Likewise, the post will require the candidate to work individually and with some initiative to produce technical information in accordance with current building legislation.

A broad knowledge of construction, space planning and architectural technology is required.

We are looking for a resourceful individual who is eager to grow their career as a designer and work towards obtaining their professional chartership through CIAT.

Key Responsibilities

Duties will include (but not limited to):
 

• Produce Site plans, elevations, sections and planning information in order to submit detailed planning applications.
• Working as part of the Design service offering within the Building Surveying team assist team members with general design requirements, including preparation of space plans, technical drawings, and measured surveys.
• Produce construction information including technical details, specifications and schedules of work.
• Liaise with Mechanical, Electrical and Structural engineers to agree and develop design solutions.
• Ensure all design work is compliant with Rider Levett Bucknall design standards, including setting out/presentation of drawings and layering.
• Effectively manage information issue and revision through the use of drawing registers and online document management systems.
• Proficient use of AutoCAD 2D Essential
• Experienced in Revit 3D design preferred.
• Production of 3D models and visualisations to engage clientele.
• Assist with ensuring Rider Levett Bucknall design standards are in accordance with relevant British Standards, Legislation and design codes.
• Knowledge of application of The Approved Building Regulations in Architectural Design.
• Competent use of design software, including AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
• Actively contribute to Rider Levett Bucknall UK, sharing knowledge promoting ideas and innovation to constantly improve our design services
   

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.
 

• Act in a professional and courteous manner in dealings with internal and external contacts.
• Chartered or working towards MCIAT chartered status.
• Technical background
• Well organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well-disciplined and commercially astute
• Excellent communication and presentation skills both written and verbal
• Excellent customer service, communication and client/external interface skills
• Stakeholder management with a clear focus on developing client accounts and forging new business relationships