Architectural Technician

Architectural Technician Job in Chelsea, London

Architectural Technician job is now available with a high-end residential practice based in Chelsea London. This is an opportunity to work on various luxury projects in London and the surrounding areas!

This is an opportunity for an Architectural Technician or Architectural Technologist to join an established architecture and design consultancy based in the beautiful Chelsea Harbour. With a prestigious client base stretching across prime areas of London, including the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, the practice has developed a strong reputation for delivering some of the most luxurious and bespoke properties not only in England, but also in Europe, America, and Asia.

You will be brought in to support the Technical Director with the practice's current project workload, specifically within the high-end residential sector. The successful candidates will be required to produce high-quality technical drawing packages and construction detailing for a number of complex and bespoke residential projects.

Role & Responsibilities

• Preparing planning drawings for statutory approval authorities
• Preparing and presenting technical 2D & 3D design solutions using AutoCAD and traditional methods
• Producing production information
• Liaising with consultants and manufacturers during the selection process of products for construction details
• Producing construction packages
• Visiting site, including quality inspections
• Undertaking quality inspections
• Preparing photographic, SketchUp and 3D visuals
• Writing and preparing specifications using NBS Chorus
• Assisting with the detailed design process of small schemes and layouts for space planning.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of UK planning and building consents
• A minimum of 2 years UK experience
• Qualified as an Architectural Technician or Technologist
• 5 + years PQE in professional practice
• Experience working within the high-end residential sector, ideally with a portfolio of projects across prime boroughs of London or large country estates surrounding London
• Confident working in technical design and construction stages
• A love for bespoke joinery details
• Experienced in the technical delivery of standard and bespoke detailing within the high-end residential sector
• The ability to sketch by hand in 3D and 2D technical details
• The ability to carry out all aspects of detailing and construction information for high-end residential projects
• A high level of proficiency in AutoCAD
• Experience with Revit would be beneficial but not essential
• Experience drawing up specifications using NBS
• Confident in hitting the ground running and able to work using your own initiative
• An interest in bespoke technical development
• Impeccable written and verbal English.

What you get back

• £42,000 - £45,000
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Workplace pension
• Working hours are 9am to 5.30pm
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays and additional Christmas office closure.

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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Architectural Technician Job in Chelsea, London - Your Architecture Recruitment Specialists (Recruiter: Charlotte Lambert Job Ref: 14713) #LI-CL1