Architectural Technologist / Technician - ESA Architecture

WSP; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

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A little more about your role…

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Architectural Technologist to become part of our expanding Architectural team at ESA Architecture based in our Cardiff office.

You will be required to realize preliminary designs into a buildable solution involving all aspects of Architectural delivery and coordinating detailed information across all disciplines and providing a first point of contact to the site delivery team. There will also be a requirement to address package procurement and programming in accordance with design deliverables, responding to technical queries, reviewing sub-contractor information, attending and leading Design Team and Coordination Meetings, supporting the Contractor during the build and liaising with management on a monthly basis reporting on the status of the project.

You must have the ability to work well as part of an integrated Design team, have excellent attention to detail, efficiency, and quality. Be a people person and a good communicator with both clients and professional delivery staff. Capable of working without direct supervision and be competitive and ambitious in nature.

What you’ll be doing:

1. Providing technical design support to project teams and delivering successful projects in accordance with client requirements.
2. Undertaking the role of team leader, working flexibly and independently where required in support of the project leader while efficiently managing one’s own time.
3. Managing and supervising technical project teams, along with Client and Contractor liaison.
4. Organizing and coordinating Design Teams and sub-contractors.
5. Undertaking tasks required on the day-to-day delivery requirements of projects at all stages, including production of design deliverables, providing accurate technical information, addressing technical queries, site inspections, condition surveys, monitoring delivery; identifying proposed design changes which could impact on fees, change controls, and slippage of program to Project Leader, etc.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

1. HNC/HND in Architecture/Building Construction or BSc in Architectural Technology or other recognized approved equivalents.
2. Eligible member of an appropriate professional institution (MCIAT or recognized approved equivalent).
3. Understanding of Building Regulations and relevant Technical design guidance.
4. Proficiency in REVIT and Navisworks to achieve project delivery to Level 2 BIM.
5. Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC).

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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