Aitken Turnbull Architects
Senior Architectural Technician
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Galashiels or Edinburgh Studio
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy, fast-paced architectural practice with an expanding pipeline of work across multiple sectors. We’re looking for an experienced Senior Architectural Technician who can confidently lead projects, support clients, and help develop our technical teams.
About Us
We are a multi-sector architectural practice operating across the UK, with studios in Edinburgh, Southern Scotland and Manchester. Our expertise spans the Health, Living, Workspace, Community, Commercial and Leisure sectors, delivering thoughtful, high-quality architecture that enhances lives and strengthens communities.
Our values shape everything we do. We are Knowledgeable, combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of the sectors we work in. We are Creative, finding innovative solutions to complex design challenges. We are Collaborative, building strong relationships with clients, consultants and colleagues, and we are Inspiring, creating places that positively impact the people and communities they serve.
The Role
As a Senior Architectural Technician, you will play a key role within the studio, leading the technical delivery of projects from concept through to completion. You will manage complex and high-value projects, coordinate internal design teams, and provide technical leadership across the practice.
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Working closely with clients, consultants and project teams, you will ensure projects are delivered to the highest technical standards while supporting and mentoring junior members of staff.
This role also offers the opportunity to travel throughout the UK in support of project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the technical delivery of projects across all RIBA stages.
- Manage multiple complex and/or high-value projects.
- Act as Project Lead, coordinating internal project teams.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
- Produce and oversee high-quality technical drawings, detailing and specifications.
- Develop, coordinate and manage Revit models.
- Manage project programmes, resources and fee budgets.
- Provide technical guidance and input across the practice.
- Support, mentor and develop junior members of the team.
- Promote the practice through professional client engagement and project delivery.
Why Join Us?
- Exciting Projects – Work on a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors, with opportunities to lead complex and rewarding commissions.
- Collaborative Culture – Join a supportive team where knowledge sharing, collaboration and professional growth are actively encouraged.
- Professional Development – Continue developing your technical expertise while mentoring others and helping shape best practice across the studio.
- Opportunity to Lead – Take ownership of projects, build lasting client relationships and play a key role in the continued success of the practice.
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Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience as an Architectural Technician.
- Strong experience delivering commercial projects.
- Highly proficient in Revit.
- Demonstrable experience leading projects and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.
- Confident in a client-facing role with excellent communication skills.
- Excellent technical knowledge with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.
- Experience overseeing project programmes, resources and fee budgets.
- Willingness to travel throughout the UK to support project delivery.
Salary
Salary dependent on experience.
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