Senior Architectural Technologist

Senior Architectural Technologist
📍 Cardiff | Permanent | Full-Time

Shape Landmark Projects with a Forward-Thinking Design Practice

Are you a Senior Architectural Technologist looking to take ownership of complex, high-value projects within a collaborative and design-led environment?

Our client is one of the UK's most respected multidisciplinary design consultancies, recognised for delivering innovative, sustainable and people-focused projects across a diverse range of sectors. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and a commitment to creating better places for communities, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Architectural Technologist to join their thriving Cardiff studio.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong professional who enjoys leading projects, mentoring colleagues, and playing a key role in delivering outstanding architectural solutions from concept through to completion.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Architectural Technologist, you will take responsibility for the technical delivery of large-scale and complex projects, managing multiple commissions simultaneously while leading and supporting project teams.

You'll work closely with clients, consultants and internal stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest technical standards.

This role offers genuine autonomy, career progression and the opportunity to contribute to a practice that places equal importance on people, sustainability and design quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of major construction projects valued at £20m+
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously across a variety of sectors
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and external consultants
• Produce and oversee detailed technical information, specifications and construction packages
• Ensure compliance with all relevant statutory, legal and technical requirements
• Manage project programmes, fees and financial performance
• Develop strong client relationships and act as a trusted technical advisor
• Mentor and support junior team members, delegating workload effectively
• Contribute to business development activities and winning new work
• Champion innovative construction methods, sustainability initiatives and technical excellence

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience

• Significant experience operating as a Senior Architectural Technologist or equivalent
• Proven track record delivering large and complex construction projects
• Advanced proficiency in Revit
• Strong technical detailing and specification writing skills
• Experience managing project teams and coordinating consultants
• Excellent understanding of UK Building Regulations and construction processes
• Ability to manage workloads independently while leading others
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable Experience

• Experience within Education, Healthcare, Technology or Innovation sectors
• Knowledge of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)
• Understanding of Net Zero Carbon design principles
• Working knowledge of NBS Chorus
• Experience with Dynamo scripting
• Experience managing outsourced technical delivery partners

Why Apply?

This is more than just another technical role. You'll be joining a business that genuinely invests in its people, promotes flexible working and provides a supportive environment where individuals can thrive professionally and personally.

Benefits include:
• Flexible and agile working arrangements
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Modern, well-located Cardiff office
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• Exposure to high-profile and technically challenging projects
• Opportunity to work with a business committed to sustainability, innovation and positive social impact

Interested?

If you're an ambitious Senior Architectural Technologist looking to advance your career with a progressive and highly regarded architectural practice, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and portfolio to learn more about this confidential opportunity.

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