Architectural Technologist
Manchester (Hybrid)
£££ - Excellent salary package
Are you an enthusiastic and passionate Architectural Technologist who is ready for a new challenge and to take ownership of your own fast-paced schemes within the retail and hospitality sectors?
We are working in partnership with a highly respected, award-winning UK architectural practice to appoint an Architectural Technologist within their established Retails & Hospitality team. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, people-first studio delivering impactful, design-led solutions across large-scale living sectors.
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About the Practice
Our client is a multi-award-winning, B Corp-certified practice with studios in Manchester and London and a strong national presence.
With a team of 90+ professionals, they specialise in delivering sustainable, people-focused placemaking across a range of sectors including residential, regeneration and mixed-use developments.
Their collaborative approach places people, communities and the environment at the heart of every project, resulting in award-winning, future-ready buildings and spaces.
Recognised as one of the UK’s Best Places to Work, they offer a genuinely supportive and inclusive culture where individuals are empowered to thrive.
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The Role
As an Architectural Technologist, you will work with our clients team of Architects, Interior Designers and other Technologists, supporting and often leading the detailed design for a variety of fast-paced retail & hospitality sector schemes.
You will:
- Produce detailed technical drawings, construction packages, and specifications
- Ensure designs comply with building regulations, planning requirements, and relevant codes/standards
- Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and manufacturers to resolve technical queries and design issues
- Conduct site visits to monitor progress, quality, and compliance with design intent
- Maintain project documentation, drawing registers, and revision control throughout the project lifecycle
- Support project delivery timelines by managing workload priorities and meeting key deadlines
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Key Requirements
- Experience of retail/commercial interior fit-out packages, including bespoke detailing and specification writing, would be an advantage.
- Proficiency with either Autodesk Revit or AutoCAD (training will be provided as required)
- Excellent communication skills
- Appropriate technical qualifications e.g. HNC/HND or equivalent
- 3 years post-qualification experience, across all RIBA work stages 3 - 5
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Why Apply?
This is more than just a project role - it’s an opportunity to join a practice that actively invests in its people and culture.
You can expect:
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Competitive, benchmarked salary with bonus structure
- Structured career development, mentoring and CPD programmes
- A collaborative, inclusive studio culture
- 31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Health & wellbeing support (EAP, mental health first aiders)
- Life assurance and critical illness cover
- Paid volunteering days and strong community engagement
- Regular social, charity and team events
The practice is deeply committed to professional growth, wellbeing, and long-term career development, with structured training, mentoring and progression pathways available to all employees.
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Apply
If you’re an Architectural Technologist looking to get involved with a strong pipeline of exciting retail/hospitality projects within a progressive, people-focused practice - we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now for a confidential discussion.
Pay: £35,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee mentoring programme
- Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester M2
