Join Fairhursts Architects, part of the Bond Bryan Group – a multi-disciplinary, award-winning practice delivering innovative, sustainable design across the UK and internationally.

At BondBryan:Fairhursts, we pride ourselves on being more than a design practice – we are a community driven by innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. Our culture thrives on creativity, professional growth and wellbeing, encouraging every team member to realise their full potential. We design with purpose, blending imagination and pragmatism to deliver cost-effective, socially conscious solutions. As a business we care; about our people and our planet.

We have a commitment to be a Net Zero Carbon business by 2030 and are on the journey to making the business and our architecture as sustainable as possible, in every meaning of the word. We are looking for individuals who share our beliefs and are keen to make a change. Our vibrant studios are filled with talented individuals who support and inspire each other every day. With a focus on teamwork and personal development, we’re committed to helping you grow your skills and career in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Salary and benefits

We offer a competitive salary, dependent on experience, reviewed annually. Alongside this is a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Flexible working hours and hybrid options
• Health benefits package, private healthcare, and pension
• Regular social events and a supportive, inclusive culture
• Professional development support and study time

The Role

We’re looking for a talented Architectural Technologist / Technician to join our growing Manchester studio – with a focus on Science & Advanced Manufacturing.

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.

Revit experience would be ideal although not necessarily a requirement. Experience in medium to large-scale defence, science and/or advanced manufacturing sector projects is preferable.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 – including client requirements, site/building surveys and regulatory requirements.
• Produce all information necessary to submit applications to all relevant statutory authorities.
• Prepare and present design proposals.
• Acting as Project Leader to undertake the following:
• Liaise with Clients.
• Work in conjunction with the Contractor for Design & Build projects.
• Prepare and present detailed design proposals.
• Advise the programming of deliverables.
• Act as Design Leader in co-originating 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 to design-stage risk assessments.
• Prepare drawings, plans and documents for statutory approvals e.g. Building Regulations.
• 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 the contractor, prepare and present construction drawings/details using Revit.
• Respond to the contractors’ requests for Information.
• Post Construction:
• Assist with the production of Construction Record drawings.

Qualifications & Required Skills

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. Revit experience would be ideal although not necessarily a requirement.

Experience in medium to large-scale defence, science and/or advanced manufacturing sector projects is preferable.

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We strive to ensure that opportunities to work and develop at BondBryan:Fairhursts are open to all. We treat all job applications equally – regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender expression, neurodiversity, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation.