Architectural Technologist

Job Title: Architectural Technologist
Location: Leeds
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000

About the Studio

A RIBA Chartered architecture and interior design studio with offices in Leeds and London, working across commercial, residential, mixed-use, energy centres, and building safety/cladding remediation. Their ethos: the best architecture balances creativity with commercial reality. Following a move into a new central Leeds studio, they are growing to meet an exciting project pipeline.

The Role

An experienced Architectural Technologist is needed to join the Leeds studio, delivering technically excellent projects from planning through to construction. You'll work closely with architects and project leads to produce high-quality, coordinated technical information across a varied portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate technical drawings, specifications, and construction documentation across all RIBA stages
• Produce and manage Revit models and drawing packages, ensuring accuracy and consultant coordination
• Develop technical details in line with Building Regulations, planning conditions, and UK construction standards
• Support planning and Building Regulations applications
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and consultants to ensure information is complete and coordinated
• Carry out site visits, resolve technical queries, and produce site reports
• Contribute to design reviews and project meetings
• Assist with NBS specifications and quality management processes
• Support junior team members

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience as an Architectural Technologist in a UK practice
• Revit proficiency - essential
• Solid knowledge of UK Building Regulations, planning processes, and construction methodologies
• Experience producing technical packages and specifications across multiple RIBA stages
• Degree or equivalent in Architectural Technology or related discipline
• Strong attention to detail with ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent communication and collaborative working skills

Desirable

• MCIAT membership or working towards CIAT chartership
• Experience in commercial, mixed-use, or residential development
• Familiarity with cladding remediation or building safety (EWS1, Building Safety Act)
• Knowledge of energy centre or infrastructure projects
• AutoCAD experience
• NBS Chorus or equivalent specification platform knowledge

What's on Offer

• Varied portfolio spanning commercial, residential, energy, and building safety sectors
• Hybrid working
• 37.5-hour week with a positive work-life balance ethos
• Central Leeds studio in a recently refurbished space
• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• CPD support and CIAT chartership support
• Collaborative, non-hierarchical team culture

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.