The Opportunity
We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Senior Architectural Technician to join our Advisory team - a vibrant, inclusive community that celebrates our differences and makes a real impact across the UK.
The role
As a Senior Architectural Technician, you will provide multi-discipline support and coordination on projects through al RIBA stages, taking project delivery leadership at detail design stage. You will also ensure governance processes are followed and have experience in technical assurance. Key responsibilities include:
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Have strong technical background in detailed design and delivery of multidisciplinary projects.
- Manage co-ordination between disciplines and have a good understanding between discipline activities.
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Manage, or complete the delivery of design/specification process through to tender document production, to include elements of design.
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Be conversant with Planning and Building Regulation approval processes to deliver design packages at relevant RIBA stage.
- Review available building condition surveys to establish the categorisation and approach to a project. Preparation of designs, schedules of work and specifications and with managing design information including co-ordination of input from other design disciplines and external providers.
- Provision and/or assessment of initial budget cost information and input into the development of overall programme.
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Assess requirement for and prepare CDM design risk assessments as required.
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Support design process in accordance with the Integrated Management System.
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Ensure all required clients sign off and authorities are obtained throughout the lifecycle of the project.
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Contribute to preparation of applications and obtain statutory consents as required.
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Complete design information and prepare tender documents packages including Pre Construction Information packages.
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Create building designs and detailed drawings using specialist computer-aided design (CAD) applications.
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Liaise with construction professionals and contractors.
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Work around constraining factors such as town planning legislation, environmental impact and project budget.
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Adapting plans according to circumstances and resolving any problems that may arise during project delivery.
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Travel regularly to building sites, proposed locations and client meetings
What you will bring to us:
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Experience in various design applications including AutoCAD, Revit, Micro-Station, SketchUp & BIM.
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Experience of delivering projects under various Contract Forms and Conditions (E.g. Design and Build).
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Knowledge of Building Regulations, Planning, H&S and other legislation.
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Demonstrable post-graduate/training experience in various design environments including Commercial, Transport, Education, Government (MOD/MOJ).
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Computer literate and thoroughly conversant with MS Office suite.
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Fully conversant in remote communication systems such as Microsoft Teams.
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Understanding of H&S legislation and particularly CDM Regs
- Ability to obtain MOD Baseline Security Clearance and MOJ clearance.
Desirable:
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Member of CIAT (Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologist).
- Experience of using NBS and other relevant design/CA software.
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Experience of using Bentley Microstation
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Experience in the Rail or light Rail sector.
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Experience of using Bentley MicroStation.
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Experience of using ProjectWise.
What we can offer you:
At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers.
Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.
Some of our benefits include:
- Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans, designed to allow you to shine in your career, all in line with your personal ambition
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Competitive salary and compensation
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Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
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24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
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Flexible benefits scheme, including the option to buy additional annual leave and insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership
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Our Save with Amey programme gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in
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Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
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Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey
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Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
Who we are
Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.
What we do
We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.
Application Guidance
Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview, if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.
Apply Today
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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