Tetra Tech Europe
Principal Architectural Coordinator
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Senior Architectural Technologist – Rail
Shape the Next Generation of the UK’s Rail Infrastructure
With a growing pipeline of rail infrastructure projects, including station upgrades, depot developments, operational buildings, and wider railway estate enhancements, we are seeking a Senior Architectural Technologist to join our Architecture team in London. This role offers the opportunity to work directly on technically complex, safety-critical, and high-profile rail schemes. If you enjoy detailed technical work, thrive in regulated environments, and want to contribute to the modernisation of UK rail infrastructure, this is an ideal opportunity.
Purpose and Scope of the Role
This role is centred firmly on the technical delivery of rail-related design work. You will be responsible for producing accurate, coordinated, and compliant construction information that meets both statutory requirements and the stringent technical assurance and safety expectations of the rail sector. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will develop architectural models, drawings, schedules, and specifications that integrate effectively with structural, civil, MEP, and specialist railway disciplines. Your day-to-day responsibilities will focus on technical detailing, design coordination, model development, document production, and supporting efficient delivery across stations, depots, operational facilities, and trackside buildings.
Your Impact in this Position
Your work will contribute directly to the clarity, buildability, and compliance of rail-sector design outputs. You will take responsibility for preparing, checking, and coordinating technical information, responding to design queries, resolving clashes, and ensuring design intent is accurately translated into construction-ready documentation. You will support project teams by maintaining consistent communication across disciplines, meeting programme requirements, and managing your workload effectively. Over time, you will broaden your technical responsibilities and play a key role in maintaining high delivery standards across the Architecture team.
Core Capabilities
Technical Expertise in Architectural Technology (Rail Sector)
You will bring strong post-qualification experience in producing detailed architectural design information within regulated environments. Experience working on rail projects – including station layouts, depot buildings, operational facilities, or other railway assets – will be highly valuable. Proficiency in MicroStation Open Buildings Designer and Projectwise platforms is essential, as you will regularly use these platforms to develop coordinated models and drawings aligned with rail workflows. Experience in Revit and BIM processes is useful, supporting projects where hybrid digital environments are deployed. A thorough understanding of UK Building Regulations, construction detailing, and relevant technical standards is essential to ensure accuracy and compliance.
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Project Delivery and Technical Coordination
Your focus will be on delivering accurate, coordinated, and timely technical outputs. You will work closely with structural, civil, MEP, and rail-specific engineering teams to ensure design information aligns, solving issues collaboratively and maintaining consistency across all documentation. Experience working with HS2, Transport for London, and Network Rail standards, CDM requirements, and technical assurance processes will support your ability to operate effectively. You will manage your workload efficiently, support project reporting needs, and contribute to meeting programme commitments.
Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
Strong written and verbal communication skills will enable you to produce clear technical documentation, support design workshops, undertake site visits, and respond effectively to project queries. You will work collaboratively with clients, operators, engineers, and internal project teams, ensuring information is well-structured, clearly presented, and delivered on time. While this is not a leadership-focused role, your experience will support a positive and cooperative team environment, and you may provide informal guidance to junior colleagues when needed.
Innovation, Detail, and Technical Problem-Solving
You will bring a methodical approach to technical problem-solving and a strong eye for detail. You will support improvements to digital workflows, technical efficiency, and sustainable design considerations within the rail environment. Your ability to identify issues early, propose practical solutions, and maintain accuracy in a highly regulated sector will be central to the quality of your delivery.
Commercial Awareness and Client Focus
You will understand how technical decisions influence programme, cost, and project risk. You will support fee proposals, tender content, and project-delivery strategies by contributing accurate technical inputs. Your approach to design delivery will reflect a clear understanding of client requirements and the commercial context of rail projects.
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Mandatory Requirements
You must be proficient in MicroStation Open Building Designer and able to produce accurate, detailed design information to a high standard. You will bring strong organisational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a solid understanding of construction legislation, compliance, and industry standards. Experience within transport, industrial, or rail-related environments will provide a strong foundation for delivering technically sound outputs in safety-critical contexts.
Desirable Experience
Experience in station design, depot buildings, operational railway facilities, or wider rail estate projects will be highly advantageous. Familiarity with Network Rail standards, CDM responsibilities, technical assurance processes, and the implications of the Building Safety Act will strengthen your ability to support regulated rail environments. Experience with Revit, BIM workflows, and complex project coordination will also be beneficial.
Why join Tetra Tech?
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.
We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems.
In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role.
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