Job Opening - Architectural Technologist

Architectural Technologist

Bond Bryan is a multi-disciplinary practice comprising Architects, Landscape Architects, Masterplanners and Interior Designers. With a diverse range of award-winning projects, in both the public and private sector, we focus upon the creation of lasting sustainable environments that, first and foremost, will enrich the lives and experience of people and their communities.

We offer our services – both nationally and internationally – from our four studios in Kent, London, Birmingham, and Sheffield.

Due to an exciting and expanding workload, we are on the lookout for an Architectural Technologist to join our studios Sheffield, London and Westerham.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in running medium-sized projects from Stage 3 onwards. Experience in leading a team – with the capability of liaising with clients and consultants effectively – is essential.

The right candidate will have experience in BIM and will have worked in a 3D environment, with knowledge about clash detection, coordinating with consultants’ information. ArchiCAD experience would be ideal although not necessarily a requirement. Experience in medium to large-scale residential and/or educational sector projects is preferable.

The role

To work directly with the studio’s Associates, Associate Directors and with our team of project architects – collating, organising, investigating and producing technical information for use during the development of the project design.

Adopting the role of Project Lead from the commencement of RIBA Stage 4 (Detail Design) until RIBA Stage 6 Completion/Handover.

Life at Bond Bryan

Alongside the opportunity to both work and lead on a variety of exciting projects, the successful candidate will join an enthusiastic, friendly and dynamic architectural practice which puts great emphasis on a healthy work-life balance and encourages a collaborative company culture.

A competitive salary (based on experience), alongside a variety of company benefits including: flexible working hours, free fresh fruit, subsidised regular social activities, a health benefits package, pension contributions and health insurance. As part of the firm’s commitment to professional development, Bond Bryan offers support time to undertake professional qualifications and studies.

What can you expect?

Developing the architectural design

Working directly with the Project Architect to undertake the following:

Collate and organise technical information
Investigate technical information and factors that affect projects – includingclient requirements, site/building surveys and regulatory requirements.
Produce all information necessary to submit applications to all relevant statutory authorities.
Prepare and present design proposals.

Preparing detail design and production information

Acting as Project Leader to undertake the following:

Liaise with Clients.
Work in conjunction with the Contractor for Design & Build projects
Prepare and presentdetailed design proposals
Advise the programming of deliverables
Manage the internal Bond Bryan project team
Act as Design Leader inco-ordinating the wider design team
Contribute to the detailed design process and co-ordinate detailed design information
Review the Acoustic and Fire reports and incorporate the strategies into the detail design package
Prepare specifications for construction work
Prepare drawings, plans and documents for statutory approvals
Attend Design Team Meetings and Co-ordination meetings, record minutes and prepare any associated documentation
Contribute todesign-stage risk assessments

Prepare drawings, plans and documents for statutory approvals eg Building Regulations.
Contribute to design-stage risk assessments

Contract Management/Construction on site:

Acting as Project Leader, undertake the following:

Make site visits and record findings of site inspections.
Attend DTMs and site meetings, record minutes and prepare associated documentation.
As required by thecontractor, prepare and present construction drawings/details using ArchiCAD.
Respond to the contractors’ requests for Information.

Post Construction

Assist with the production of Construction Record drawings.

Professional Practice

Adhere to Bond Bryan’s internal policies e.g., Quality Assurance
Undertake structured Continued Professional Development (CPD)
Uphold the reputation of the Practice at all times to existing customers such that they place repeat business and recommend usto others.

Interested? Here’s how to apply
Please email recruitment@bondbryan.co.uk with your CV, salary expectations and a covering letter – tell us a bit about yourself: what gets you out of bed in the morning?
Salary is dependent on experience.