About Us
Due to the continued growth of our multi-disciplinary consultancy based in central Norwich, we are pleased to invite applications for an Associate Architectural Technologist to join our team.
We are seeking an ambitious and commercially focused Architectural Technologist to be based in our newly opened air conditioned office close to Norwich Cathedral. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping us develop our business by leading and delivering on a wide range of appointments, primarily across Norfolk, but occasionally further afield across the UK.
We offer a modern, collaborative and forward-thinking working environment, alongside ongoing support for your professional development and career progression.
The Role
In this Associate-level role, you will work closely with the Directors, acting as a key interface between design, planning, and delivery. You will lead on technical design and all associated architectural aspects of development proposals, to ensure projects are well-considered, policy-compliant, and deliverable.
You will oversee your own projects from early feasibility and concept design through the planning process and, where required, into detailed design, working both independently and in collaboration with in-house colleagues and external consultants. You will also support and mentor junior team members to ensure the successful delivery of appointments across the business. A key aspect of this role is enabling successful planning outcomes through the production of high-quality drawings, alongside key technical considerations, and clear communication.
This is a senior position. The right candidate will be provided the opportunity to have a broader involvement across all aspects of our business. It will enable you to progress both your management skills as well as strengthening your technical expertise in the company of fellow experts within the company plus via our established network of third party consultants. Establishing positive relationships at all levels through excellent communication is key to the success of our business. We will provide greater value to applicants who can not only demonstrate reliability and professionalism in their own work but are also proactive members of a team taking pride not only in the quality of their own work, but also in supporting, developing, and enabling those around them to develop and succeed.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with Directors to support the delivery of development and planning projects
- Lead the preparation of architectural drawings and technical information to support planning applications and building regulations submissions
- Manage a diverse portfolio of projects from feasibility through to planning determination and beyond
- Act as a key point of contact for clients, providing clear design and technical advice whilst managing expectations
- Act as planning agent for your portfolio of architecturally lead applications
- Coordinate with planning consultants, local authorities, and external stakeholders to support successful outcomes
- Ensure all designs respond to local authority requirements, site constraints, and client objectives
- Prepare and review drawings, reports, and supporting documentation to a high professional standard
- Support and mentor junior team members
- Contribute to a collaborative, multi-disciplinary working environment
Key Experience & Requirements
- Proven architectural experience from within a practice or working as an individual in the industry (essential)
- Strong understanding of the UK planning system and development management process (essential)
- Ability to produce high-quality planning drawings and technical packages (essential)
- CAD experience using various available proprietary software packages, such as AutoCAD, SketchUp or others (essential)
- Strong understanding of the UK Building Regulations and associated submission requirements (desirable)
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly present technical information (essential)
- Commercial awareness and understanding of development constraints and opportunities (essential)
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
- Experience using CRM or project management systems (desirable)
- CIAT membership or working towards it (desirable)
How to Apply
Please submit your CV along with a short cover letter outlining why you are a strong fit for the role and how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and requirements above.
Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
