Graduate Architectural Technologist

Castle Owen has an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Architectural Technologist to join our established team!

We are a Sheffield-based, multi-disciplinary practice comprising Chartered Building Surveyors, Architects, Architectural Technologists, Project Managers and Construction Health & Safety Advisors.

In recent years, we have successfully diversified our client base, expanding our work across the public sector, including healthcare, local authorities and higher education.

Collaboration sits at the heart of our practice. By bringing together creative thinking and technical excellence, we have established ourselves as a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy, delivering high-quality, people-focused spaces.

To learn more about our services, experience, and most importantly, our Core Values and Objectives, please visit

We are seeking an ambitious and motivated Graduate Architectural Technologist (or a graduate with 1–2 years’ experience) to join our established and experienced architectural team.

As a project-based consultancy operating across multiple public‑sector frameworks, the role will primarily involve working on refurbishment projects across RIBA Stages 0–7, with project values ranging from £100k to £10m (please refer to our website for example projects).

You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team, supported from the outset by experienced and Chartered professionals. The role will involve working within our in‑house architectural team and with external sub‑consultants to develop detailed design and technical packages for tender. Using NBS software, you will also assist in the preparation and coordination of project specifications.

We are strongly committed to staff development and will provide a structured training and CPD programme to support you in developing the skills and experience required to succeed in the role.

• A motivated graduate with a strong interest in technical design development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills, and familiarity with Microsoft Outlook Calendar and calendar management.
• A collaborative team player, confident in liaising with in‑house teams and external consultants.
• Aspirations to learn, develop and grow with Castle Owen.
• An ambition to work towards qualification as a Chartered Architectural Technologist.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and Revit (desirable but not essential), alongside a good general understanding of IT.
• A sound understanding of building construction. In‑house training, CPD and exposure to on‑site construction will be provided to further develop this essential skill.
• A degree in Architectural Technology.

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to providing a diverse and inclusive working environment. We will make reasonable adjustments that applicants may require during the recruitment process, and we offer reasonable adjustments in the workplace.

• Exposure to a wide variety of projects.
• Support from a highly qualified team.
• An excellent training and development structure. We have both CIAT Chartered members and RIBA Chartered Architects in‑house, who will provide you with mentoring/support as you work towards chartership.
• Funded support in training and development.
• Participation in the company pension scheme.
• Participation in the Employee Health Benefit scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus one wellbeing day.
• A friendly and hard-working office environment where you will feel part of a team.
• Regular social events throughout the year.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Company expensed mobile phone and laptop.

Please provide an email application together with a copy of your CV to Melissa Smith MRICS, Director –

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview. We will provide feedback to all applications which we receive.