Architecture Technologist

Overview

ECD Architects is looking for a Technologist in our London office. This is a full-time/permanent position operating a hybrid model.

Qualified Technologist (CIAT or equivalent) with experience of all stages of the design process, capable of taking day‑to‑day responsibility for at least one major project.

Senior Architects & Technologists operate within a team structure and report directly to an Associate or Associate Director. The individual must have a good working knowledge of Building Regulations and Revit and be capable of developing design proposals to high standards of quality and delivering projects on time and within budget.

• Under the supervision of the Director, prepare all necessary information in accordance with the brief and budget.
• Prepare and develop drawings, models, images and other documents relating to the design as per the brief in line with agreed timescales.
• Assist where required in the coordination of the internal design team.
• Take responsibility, where required by the project leader, for specific areas of the design and project development, and if necessary, lead a project team.
• Liaise, where appropriate, with members of the external design team and other associated organisations or companies.
• Seek, and record evidence of, continuing professional development (CPD) and an annual Personal Development Plan (PDP) in accordance with the requirements of CIAT.
• Have thorough knowledge of and compliance with ECD procedures and standards.
• Accurately record time spent on projects and work with the Project Director to ensure this remains within agreed budget and timescale.

• Good working knowledge of Building Regulations.
• Ability to deliver all aspects of a project, both independently and as part of a team.
• Confidence managing both clients and projects.
• Outstanding attention to detail and design.
• Ability to understand and formulate design decisions and present for discussion.
• Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure while remaining calm and professional.
• Ability to use a variety of media in the development and documentation of the design project.
• Understanding of the architect’s role in the coordination and integration of project information and management.
• Experience working in BIM.
• Experience in Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Internet Explorer, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.