Do you want to work for a multi-award-winning property and construction consultancy where you’ll contribute to projects that are rich, diverse, and span a wide range of building types and sectors?
At Ridge and Partners, we pride ourselves on providing client care and advice that very few can match. Our Architecture team fully embraces this philosophy, approaching every project with a clear desire to create simple, elegant, sustainable, and functional buildings that stand the test of time in style, performance and user experience.
Following ongoing Building Surveying discipline and defence sector growth, this is an exciting time to join us as the teams continue to expand. As demand for our expertise grows, we are now looking for a talented Architectural Technologist / CAD Technician to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary environment.
What You Will Do:
In this role, you’ll support and lead the design and delivery of projects across various sectors, producing technical drawing packages, assisting with specifications, and contributing to the smooth coordination of project information. You’ll work closely with internal and external teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and excellence in all technical outputs.
You may be required to visit sites including occasional travel abroad requiring security clearance vetting with the ideal candidate having UK National status. You would be responsible for managing workload, attending DTMs (typically via MS teams), setting the standard and agreeing timescales for delivery with internal partners.
What You Need to Be Effective:
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Proficient skills in AutoCAD
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Experience using and understanding Revit
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Competence across the Microsoft Office suite
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Ability to express ideas effectively – verbally, graphically, and in writing
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Ability to prepare technical drawing packages and specifications
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A practical and methodical approach to problem-solving
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Ability to work within fixed budgets and deadlines
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Strong organisation, planning, and time-management skills
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Understanding of building and construction technology
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Knowledge of UK best practice standards
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Ability to develop strong customer relationships and identify opportunities to support their needs
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Existing security clearance (desirable)
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Experience working in government, defence, critical infrastructure, or other security-sensitive environments (desirable)
The advertised role is to work autonomously alongside an experienced Architectural Designer to support multi-disciplinary teams lead by Building Surveyors and Project Managers based in offices in:
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Oxford / Woodstock (head office)
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Cheltenham
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Winchester
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Bristol
There is the option to be based in Oxford or Cheltenham offices subject to preference and we can support an agile and flexible working model.
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Ridge is a Built Environment Consultancy. We provide our clients with access to a wide range of integrated expertise and professional disciplines to help them transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.
Our people make what we do possible, helping us lead the way with quality, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. That’s why we challenge them to be the best they can be and offer exceptional training and career development opportunities at all levels.
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