Architectural Technologist

  • Construction Jobs
  • Birmingham, West Midlands
  • Oct 27, 2020
Permanent Construction Management Architect & Design Property Architect

Job Description

Senior Architectural Technologist - Birmingham City Centre! I am currently recruiting for an exciting role, for a National client based in their Birmingham office! You will To undertake the role of a Senior Architectural Technician/Technologist, alongside the coaching of junior staff and leading design schemes from inception through to completion. The role will also involve the creation of laser scanning activities and production of drawings. Main Duties and Responsibilities 1. Preparing design drawings and specifications for new build and refurbishment projects to a range of property types 2. Checking design drawings prepared by others 3. Training other Architectural Technologists in preparing design drawings, including sketches and detailed design proposal 4. Arranging and managing laser scan measured surveys 5. Compiling Point Clouds from Laser scans 6. Full traditional measured surveys using Disto etc 7. Preparing existing floor plans and elevations from point clouds/disto surveys 8. Creating 3D models in AutoCAD and/or Revit for schemes ranging in size from small residential scenarios to large inner city developments 9. * Running MBS light analysis software from AutoCAD 3D Models and compile results (training will be given where needed) 10. Delivering the above and checking/quality assuring accuracy 11. Creation of 3D sketches and images 12. * Preparing reports on Rights of Light/Daylight Sunlight 13. Client liaison 14. To maintain administrative records and handle correspondence 15. Other duties as may reasonably be required This role profile is not exhaustive it will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. * These items are desired but not essential Competency Based Person Specification Skills & Experience * Hold a BSc (Hons)/CIAT (or equivalent qualification/experience) * Ideally have worked in industry for + 5 years * Experience in the public, educational and commercial sectors * Good practical understanding of building construction and building refurbishment * Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills * Excellent communication, influencing and negotiating skills * Presentation skills * Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan workloads and work under pressure to achieve deadlines * Problem solving and decision making skills * PC literate including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Revit, 3D modelling * BIM desired but not essential * Experience managing small teams of people delivering work Personal Qualities * Professional and positive approach * Ability to work as part of a team * Ability to use own initiative and work pro-actively * Self-motivated * Strong at building relationships and able to communicate at all levels * Ability to work under pressure and achieve targets * Flexible attitude to work * Sense of humour * Commitment to providing a high quality client service and to applying best practice * Ability to problem solve particularly in relation to software issues * Commitment to quality output and detailed checking of output information Company Benefits * Laptop * Desktop and mobile phone * 25 days annual holiday, plus the opportunity to purchase extra holiday days or extend via long service * Private health care * Income protection scheme * Contributory pension scheme * Payment of professional subscriptions If this sounds of interest then call me on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Your expert recruitment consultant is Seema Rana, call today on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy