Senior Architectural Technician

Akton are recruiting on behalf of a client who is looking for a Senior Architectural Technician/Technologist to join their team in Oxford. As a Senior Architectural Technician/Technologist, you will be specialising in the application of building science and technology to architectural and construction projects.

Responsibilities

Managerial Input

• Assist the Group Director of Architecture and Architectural Associates
• Work with other Senior Architects and Senior Technologists
• Lead Project Architects and Project Technologists to develop your own talented architectural teams

Project Delivery

• Project inception
• Project planning
• Design process
• Contract Management
• Professional Practice
• Technical Competence
• CAD/Revit Lead Input

Commercial Activities

• Working closely with the Architectural Commercial Controller / PA / Office Manager and Group Director of Architecture in relation to commercial management of jobs

Business Development

• You will be pro-active in the development of new business opportunities working closely with the Architectural Team, Group Director of Architecture, Group Managing Director, the other members of the Design Leadership Team, the Managing Director, and other Group managers and business development team to prospect for new clients

Experience

• A minimum of 10 years experience or comparable work experience within the building / construction environment both off and on site.
• A detailed understanding and thorough business knowledge of the Architectural field.
• Experience in CAD capability in a recognised Industry Standard Format, including 3D graphics and presentation relevant basic software (training will be given as required).
• Able to deliver projects to a minimum of BIM Level 2 standard.
• An established skill of maintaining excellent client relationships, being competent in key client management as a tool towards developing future business.
• Suitable technical based qualifications, or equivalent by experience.
• Working towards or registered with MCIAT, TCIAT or similar.
• A positive working attitude with good communication skills and flexibility in a dynamic role within an established Architectural team.
• You will report directly to a dedicated Line Manager and Group Director of Architecture.
• Commercial awareness and a flexible attitude to both the type of work undertaken and the level of responsibility accepted.