Senior Architectural Technologist

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Architectural Technologist to take a key technical role within our Architecture & Design Studio.

This is a unique opportunity to:

• Lead technical delivery on complex high-profile projects across multiple sectors
• Drive excellence in BIM digital design and technical delivery
• Contribute to the growth of our Industrialised Construction strategy incorporating Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and DfMA approaches.
• Help shape the future of technical design within a globally recognised design practice

Working closely with our Digital & Technical Leadership team you will play an important role in advancing technical standards delivery innovation and design quality across the studio.

You will join a high-performing multidisciplinary team spanning architecture engineering digital and consulting services working on some of the most technically complex and innovative projects in the built environment.

Your Role

As a Senior Architectural Technologist you will operate at the intersection of technical design digital delivery and construction innovation.

You will:

• Lead the production and coordination of technical design information across RIBA Stages 3 to 5
• Champion best practice in BIM digital workflows and project delivery
• Support the development and implementation of industrialised construction DfMA and MMC approaches
• Collaborate with architects engineers contractors and manufacturers to improve quality efficiency and buildability

This role combines hands-on technical delivery with the opportunity to contribute to the evolution of how projects are designed and delivered across the practice.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Design Leadership

• Lead the production coordination and review of detailed technical design information across RIBA Stages 3 to 5
• Deliver coordinated compliant and buildable construction documentation using advanced BIM methodologies
• Provide technical guidance and problem-solving throughout project delivery
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to resolve complex design and construction challenges
• Support construction-stage activities including RFIs technical reviews site inspections and design compliance reviews
• Ensure project outputs align with the Building Safety Act Building Regulations British Standards and sector-specific technical guidance

Digital Delivery & Technical Excellence

• Champion BIM best practice and model-based project delivery
• Support the development and implementation of digital delivery standards and workflows
• Contribute to the advancement of automation computational design and emerging digital tools
• Promote efficient coordinated and data-driven approaches to project delivery
• Work closely with the Digital & Technical Lead to drive continuous improvement and innovation across the practice

Industrialised Construction & Modern Methods of Construction

• Support the development and implementation of the Architecture & Design Industrialised Construction Strategy
• Embed DfMA MMC and industrialised construction principles into project delivery
• Develop and maintain technical content BIM libraries reusable components and standardised design solutions
• Collaborate with manufacturers and supply-chain partners to integrate product and manufacturing knowledge into design workflows
• Help drive greater efficiency consistency and quality through standardisation and digital-enabled delivery

Quality & Compliance

• Champion technical excellence and quality assurance across project teams
• Review project outputs to ensure compliance coordination and buildability
• Contribute to technical standards design guides and best-practice documentation
• Support continuous improvement in project delivery methodologies and technical governance

Collaboration & Capability Development

• Mentor and support architects technologists and technicians across project teams
• Share knowledge and best practice in technical delivery BIM and industrialised construction
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture
• Support capability building across technical and digital disciplines

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or Higher Education qualification in Architectural Technology or a related discipline
• Significant experience delivering technical design across RIBA Stages 3 to 5
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and BIM authoring within multidisciplinary project environments
• Strong understanding of construction detailing building systems and technical coordination
• Detailed knowledge of the Building Safety Act Building Regulations British Standards and relevant technical guidance
• Proven ability to coordinate technical delivery across complex projects
• Strong communication collaboration and problem-solving skills
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Preferred Experience

• CIAT Chartered Membership or equivalent professional accreditation
• Experience applying DfMA MMC or industrialised construction principles
• Knowledge of computational design tools such as Dynamo Grasshopper or Rhino
• Knowledge of Adobe Suite Indesign Illustrator Photoshop
• Experience developing BIM content…