Senior Architectural Technician

Bluesky Architects is a long-established architectural practice based in Stockport, delivering high-quality public and private sector projects throughout the UK.

We have built a strong reputation for technical excellence and client service across a diverse range of sectors, including healthcare, education, residential, blue light, and specialist ballistic training facilities.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Architectural Technologist to join our team at an exciting stage in our development. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in leading, shaping and supporting the continued growth of the practice, while delivering technically challenging and rewarding projects.

Our people are our greatest asset. We pride ourselves on having a talented, experienced and collaborative team of architects and architectural technologists who are passionate about delivering innovative, practical and high-quality design solutions for our clients.

At Bluesky, we are committed to delivering exceptional projects through innovation, collaboration and technical excellence. In return, you will have the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects, contribute to the ongoing success of the business, and help mentor and develop the next generation of architectural professionals.

A senior technologist role reporting to the team of associates and Group Development Director. As a Senior Architectural Technologist, you will play a key role in delivering high quality architectural projects across all RIBA work stages.

You will be responsible for leading by example on technical design and coordination of projects, ensuring excellence in detailing, compliant, buildability and project delivery. Working closely with clients, consultants and contractors, you will help drive projects from concept through top completion while maintaining the high standards of quality that Bluesky pride themselves on.

• Lead and coordinate the technical delivery of projects across all RIBA work stages.
• Demonstrate effective project planning, organisation and resource management skills.
• Manage project programmes and monitor progress against key milestones and deliverables.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, consultants and contractors throughout project delivery.
• Attend and lead project meetings, design workshops and technical coordination reviews.
• Prepare, review and coordinate planning applications, tender information, and detailed technical drawing packages and project information.
• Ensure designs comply with current Building Regulations, planning requirements and relevant design standards.
• Coordinate consultant information and resolve complex design and construction issues.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the Building Regulations, Building Safety Act 2022, the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, and other current and emerging legislation.
• Undertake the role of Building Regulations Principal Designer where required, coordinating design teams and ensuring compliance with the Building Regulations and Building Safety Act throughout project development and delivery.
• Support and, where appropriate, undertake Principal Designer duties in accordance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
• Support the delivery of safe, compliant and buildable design solutions. The use and implementation of BIM and digital design processes.
• Produce and coordinate Revit models and project information.
• Manage multidisciplinary model coordination and clash detection processes.
• Undertake site visits, inspections and surveys.
• Respond to project queries, technical submissions and requests for information.
• Support the development and maintenance of company technical standards, procedures and quality management systems.
• Assist in preparing fee proposals, tender submissions and client presentations where required.
• Support the delivery of sustainable design principles and support the delivery of low-carbon solutions.

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Architectural Technology.
• Significant post-qualification experience (typically 8+ years) within an architectural practice.
• CIAT membership (ACIAT or MCIAT) or a commitment to achieving chartered status.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating strategic and creative excellence.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering projects through all…