Architectural Technologist - Apprentice

BPTW is looking for an Architectural Technologist Apprentice who is keen to progress within one of our dedicated architectural design teams while studying towards a recognised industry degree.

As a key member of our team, you will be supporting the delivery of large-scale UK residential and regeneration projects within a collaborative teamwork environment.

You’ll work alongside talented designers, helping to translate designs into effective, practical and sustainable building solutions, through technical drawing and detailing. You will ensure projects are both compliant and meet the highest technical standards, whilst effectively building your knowledge of all RIBA stages, in particular the later delivery stages, RIBA 3-6.

You will spend 4 days a week in our studio in Greenwich developing your hands on practical and technical knowledge and one day a week attending your degree course at London South Bank University.

Our ideal candidate will be keen to build a career in the built environment, with a particular focus on the architectural and technical construction aspects of buildings, helping to bridge the gap between design concepts and practical implementation.

You will be working in a multi-team environment, collaborating on projects where accuracy is of the utmost importance, so excellent communication skills, team‑working and a keen eye for detail are a must.

• Working towards Design and Construction Management Degree BSc (Hons)
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing
• A good level of numeracy

• 5 GCSEs (A-C including Maths and English or equivalent)
• Higher National Certificate (HNC) in a related subject with merit grade or Level 4 Apprenticeship in a relevant subject or equivalent level 4 qualification

• Self‑motivated
• A willingness to learn and be guided through mentorship
• Ability to plan, manage and prioritise workload and communicate requirements effectively
• Confident, enthusiastic, and positive attitude with the ability to build relationships externally and across the Practice.
• Collaborative approach, consistent to share information, knowledge, and resources
• An analytical and solution‑based mindset
• A passion for the built environment and technical design

We offer an open, collaborative, and interactive working environment that promotes the sharing of ideas and enables creativity to flourish. Teamwork is important to us, and our culture is built on inclusivity and respect. Our balanced gender representation, recognition as one of the most diverse UK architecture studios by the AJ100, and multiple employment awards reflect the benefits of our studio culture.

Your salary will start at £23,000 per year.

Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme and GP helpline.
• Cashback on healthcare costs.
• Free financial advice from a Financial Advisor.
• Insurance cover (Life Assurance, Critical Illness, Income Protection).
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Season Ticket Loan.
• Professional Fees (ARB) paid.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Regular design reviews, CPDs, and office/team social events.
• Daily breakfast cereals and freshly ground coffee.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer with a wheelchair‑accessible studio, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.