Architectural Technician/ Technologist (Retail OR Residential)

Architectural Technician/ Technologist (Retail OR Residential) AC(phone number removed) Leicestershire Salary: Up to £35,000 (Depending on Experience) Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be supporting an established RIBA Chartered architectural practice based in Leicestershire, who are actively looking for a technically competent Architectural Technician or Technologist to join them on a permanent basis. You will be joining a medium sized team, working across a wide range of sectors both in the UK and abroad. There is a clear cut progression path, alongside excellent mentoring and support, to help you progress in the best way possible. There are options for you to specialise within retail design or working on both residential and retail. You should already have job running experience, preferably also being a member of the CIAT. Ideally, you will also have Revit skills alongside strong knowledge of 2D CAD although Revit training can be provided. Essential Qualifications/ experience for this Architectural Technician/ Technologist role: * You will have the relevant architectural qualification and ideally a member of CIAT (but a relevant architectural qualification is also fine) * You will have excellent knowledge of UK building regulations/ producing and submitting planning applications * Strong knowledge of AutoCad, Revit and NBS Specification writer * Excellent communication skills both written and verbal * A full UK driving licence and own transport Additional responsibilities of this Architectural Technician/ Technologist role: * Working on small to medium scale projects from start to finish * Liaising with teams regarding additional input from third party consultants * Developing specifications and tender documentation * Ensuring the schemes are checked by a senior team member * Ensuring the checklist is compiled for the tender packs * Developing links with contractors and other consultants * Attendance of meetings * Completion of valuations * Issuing inspection reports after site visits * Experience working on site as well as working within an office environment is beneficial * Understanding of new legislations changes and potential benefits to clients, conducting informative emails and notes to send to key contacts * Development of planning scheme into detailed construction drawings * Working alongside the planning team regarding the planning conditions * Development of Specification and tender documentation Commutable locations for this Architectural Technician/ Technologist position: Leicester, Kettering, Corby, Market Harborough, Northampton If you are interested in hearing more about this Architectural Technician/ Technologist role, please could you call ALICE on (phone number removed), or please send an updated CV and portfolio to (url removed)