Michael Dyson Associates Ltd
ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIST
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About Us
Michael Dyson Associates Ltd, is an established, successful, and prominent multi-disciplinary construction consultancy providing a comprehensive range of professional services to the social housing sector. Established in 1980 we have four decades of wide-ranging experience working with clients throughout the UK.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Architectural Technician to join our growing team. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience and a strong background in the design, technical development, coordination, and delivery of residential refurbishment projects including high-rise residential buildings.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of challenging projects, from complex refurbishment and regeneration schemes to large-scale residential developments.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and develop detailed technical drawings, specifications, and construction documentation.
- Produce coordinated working drawing packages for planning, building regulations, tender, and construction stages.
- Develop technical detailing solutions for residential refurbishment and high-rise residential projects.
- Coordinate with structural engineers, MEP consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with current Building Regulations, planning requirements, and relevant British Standards.
- Support project delivery from concept through to completion.
- Participate in site inspections, surveys, and construction reviews.
- Identify and resolve technical and construction-related issues.
- Assist in managing project programmes and deliverables to meet deadlines.
- Contribute to quality assurance processes and technical reviews.
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Requirements
Essential
- Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Architectural Technology or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience within the UK construction industry.
- Proven experience working on residential refurbishment projects.
- Strong technical knowledge and experience detailing high-rise residential buildings.
- Excellent understanding of UK Building Regulations and construction methods.
- Experience producing detailed construction and technical drawing packages.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
- Strong coordination and communication skills.
- Ability to manage workload effectively and work independently as well as part of a team.
Desirable
- CIAT membership or working towards Chartered status.
- Experience with Building Safety Act requirements and Gateway submissions.
- Knowledge of fire safety regulations and façade detailing for high-rise residential developments.
- Experience of BIM processes and common data environments.
We would also consider Architects, Pt 2 qualified looking to attain their Pt 3 in the next 6 months with a good technical knowledge that meet the above requirements.
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We actively encourage and support, both financially & professionally, continued professional development priding ourselves on fully supporting our employees in achieving their career goals and ambitions.
Why join us?
- Be part of a modern, growing, forward-thinking consultancy
- Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working environment
- 9-day fortnight rota option for flexible work/life balance opportunities
- Bonus schemes
- 3-5% Contributory pension scheme & four times salary life assurance
- Regular performance and salary reviews to ensure our people progress in their careers
- Payment of Professional Institute training/examination fees/ subscription fees
- Excellent fully funded training programme with regular in-house CPD events to support career development
- Fun social & team building events organised & paid for by the company
Michael Dyson Associates Ltd is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply.
How To Apply
Apply via our website www.mdysoncareers.co.uk to upload a CV & covering letter along with details of your current and anticipated remuneration package. NO AGENCIES PLEASE
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