Architectural Technologist

The Role

We are currently recruiting an Architectural Technologist to join our Nottingham office.

The role will involve working as an Architectural Technologist to provide technical design services and project management across a broad spectrum of services provided by the Practice.

Please Note: Due to the nature of the work undertaken, successful applicants will need to have active UK SC Clearance or the ability to gain UK SC clearance. Further information can be found at: National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK

The selected candidate will:

• Accept instructions from clients to understand their requirements and develop their briefs.
• Produce feasibility reports for clients which fully consider statutory restrictions and client briefing from outset.
• Prepare any necessary building regulation, planning applications, Listed Building applications, and monitor and deal with as necessary by liaising with clients, other consultants, and relevant authorities.
• Prepare design drawings for competitive tender including production of working drawings and plans and producing pre-tender estimates and obtaining costs from suppliers.
• Undertake tendering process and post-tender analysis, including production of tender report to client and potential value engineering exercise and make recommendations to client where required by the contract/project.
• Be aware of the scope of services for each project and be mindful of this on a day-to-day basis with a view to seeking additional fees where possible in the context of a balanced relationship with the client.
• Take ownership of/responsibility for matters arising from projects under control.
• Deliver technical and coordination aspects of projects under portfolio control and ensure excellence of delivery.
• Take day-to-day responsibility for ensuring project portfolio is kept on track and assigned resource is informed of short- and long-term goals within the programme.
• Complete tasks as assigned by the team leader.
• Meet annual and monthly fee targets as directed by the Office Partner.
• Assist in developing scheme designs to detail design stage.
• Liaise with other consultants, internal and external, to ensure fully integrated production documentation.
• Liaise with sub-contractors, specialist suppliers, and other contractors as appropriate, including checking of drawings.
• Carry out measured surveys of buildings.
• Assist in project delivery during construction.
• Attend site meetings as appropriate.
• Assist in and contribute to the regular review of activities to maximize effectiveness and delivery of working drawing packages.
• Write technical specifications utilizing NBS, minimal supervision.
• Assist with projects being undertaken by other Ingleton Wood teams or offices as requested.
• Provide technical input for preparation of BREEAM assessments, SBEM calculations, EPC’s etc, and integrate requirements into the drawings package.
• Take responsibility for day-to-day job running of specific projects under the supervision of the team leader.
• Provide direction and feedback on team and individual objectives.
• Foster two-way communication and effective team-working.
• Be able to identify, manage, and minimize risks (e.g., financial, business continuity, health & safety).
• Contribute to cross-disciplinary activity.

Essential Skills, Experience, and Attributes

• Degree in Architectural Technology.
• MCIAT or working towards the professional membership.
• Experience of Revit.
• Experience of AutoCAD.
• Experience of Defence sector (desirable not essential).

We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.

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