Senior Job Running Architectural Technician/ Technologist

  • Penguin Recruitment
  • Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
  • 12/05/2026
Full time Construction QA-Quality Control Architect and Design

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Job Running Architectural Technologist

Location: Newcastle

Salary: 38-45,000 DOE

About the company:

This award-winning, AJ100 architectural practice operates from multiple studios across the UK and is recognised for delivering design-led, commercially intelligent architecture across residential, commercial, education, healthcare, and mixed-use sectors. With a team of over 300 professionals, the practice is driven by a clear ethos: creating places that foster human connection while delivering lasting social, environmental, and economic value.

The Newcastle studio forms part of a growing North East presence and contributes to a collaborative national network of designers, architects, and technologists. The team is involved in a diverse portfolio of regional and UK-wide projects, with a strong emphasis on design quality, technical excellence, and BIM-led delivery.

Benefits

  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Private healthcare and life assurance
  • Generous holiday allowance plus buy/sell scheme
  • Structured CPD, training and chartership support (CIAT)
  • Clear career progression within a growing AJ100 practice
  • Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
  • Regular studio and national social events
  • Cycle to work scheme and additional lifestyle benefits

Daily Duties

  • Lead day-to-day job running on medium to large-scale projects across RIBA stages 0-6
  • Produce and coordinate detailed Revit BIM models, technical drawings, and specifications
  • Manage design information in line with BIM protocols and internal QA standards
  • Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and client teams to ensure successful project delivery
  • Oversee technical detailing, construction packages, and building regulations compliance
  • Attend and lead design, technical, and site meetings
  • Support and mentor junior technicians and technologists within the studio
  • Contribute to design reviews, problem-solving and value engineering exercises
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high technical standards

Ideal Candidate

  • Experienced Senior Architectural Technologist (or strong mid-weight ready to step up)
  • Highly proficient in Autodesk Revit and BIM project delivery
  • Strong track record of running projects independently through all RIBA stages
  • Excellent knowledge of UK Building Regulations and construction detailing
  • CIAT membership (or working towards chartership) preferred
  • Confident communicator with experience liaising with clients, contractors, and consultants
  • Strong organisational and leadership skills with ability to manage multiple projects
  • Detail-focused with a passion for high-quality technical design and delivery
  • Experience in residential, mixed-use, commercial, or public sector projects desirable

To apply, please contact KAZ on (phone number removed) OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to (url removed) I hope to hear from you soon!