About this role

Senior Architectural Technologist

Ref: ARV-7038

Permanent

Senior Architectural Technologist
Coventry
£55,000 – £65,000 + benefits
Full-Time, Permanent

Are you a seasoned Architect or Technologist ready to step into a role where your leadership, technical expertise, and design flair genuinely shape projects? This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking, design-led organisation with a strong pipeline across education, commercial, and leisure projects.

We’re recruiting for a Senior Architectural Technologist with around 10 years’ post-chartered experience, who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys mentoring others, and can confidently drive projects from concept to completion. Someone with a wealth of experience in educational projects.

As a senior architectural technologist, you will:

  • Lead, mentor, and support the architectural team.
  • Prepare accurate, compliant designs aligned with current legislation and standards.
  • Advise on materials and specifications, considering durability, sustainability, and design life.
  • Prepare and coordinate information for Planning, Building Control, and Building Safety Gateways.
  • Support value engineering and contribute to pre-construction documentation.
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams across design, operations, and procurement.

What We’re Looking For

  • ARB-registered Architect or CIAT-chartered Technologist.
  • 10 years of post-chartered experience in the UK.
  • Strong portfolio of education sector projects.
  • Confident working in BIM Level 2 environments.
  • Proven experience leading project teams and juggling multiple complex schemes.
  • Knowledge of design software such as Lumion, Photoshop, InDesign, Bluebeam, and MS Office.
  • Familiarity with NBS/Uniclass specification tools.

What’s on Offer

  • Salary: £55k – £65k (depending on experience).
  • Hybrid working potential (office-based role with core hours).
  • 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays.
  • Paid professional membership.
  • Career development and training support.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a driven senior professional who wants to make an impact while progressing their career within a supportive, ambitious team.
If you’re interested in learning more, please apply below or contact Annie Parker for a confidential chat.

Diversity Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

 

Tagged as: Design / Technical, Modular Building, Timber Frame,

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