Senior Architectural Technician
Requisition ID: 9206
Amey are a leading provider of full life‑cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. Working for us, you’ll be delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future. Our people are driven by strong values based on safety, insight, and collaboration.
The Opportunity
We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Senior Architectural Technician to join our Consulting team.
The Role
As a Senior Architectural Technician you will provide multi‑discipline support and coordination on projects through all RIBA stages, taking project delivery leadership at the detail design stage. You will also ensure governance processes are followed and have experience in technical assurance.
Responsibilities
Have strong technical background in detailed design and delivery of multidisciplinary projects.
Manage coordination between disciplines and maintain a good understanding of discipline activities.
Complete the delivery of the design/specification process through to tender document production, including design elements.
Be conversant with Planning and Building Regulation approval processes to deliver design packages at relevant RIBA stages.
Review available building condition surveys, establish categorisation and approach to a project, prepare designs, schedules of work and specifications, and manage design information coordination with other disciplines and external providers.
Provision and/or assessment of initial budget cost information and input into overall programme development.
Assess requirement for and prepare CDM design risk assessments as required.
Support design process in accordance with the Integrated Management System.
Ensure all required client sign‑offs and authorities are obtained throughout the project lifecycle.
Contribute to preparation of applications and obtain statutory consents as required.
Complete design information and prepare tender document packages including Pre Construction Information packages.
Create building designs and detailed drawings using specialist CAD applications.
Liaise with construction professionals and contractors.
Work around constraining factors such as town planning legislation, environmental impact and project budget.
Adapt plans according to circumstances and resolve any problems that arise during project delivery.
Travel regularly to building sites, proposed locations and client meetings.
What You Will Bring To Us
Experience in various design applications including AutoCAD, Revit, Micro‑Station, SketchUp & BIM.
Experience delivering projects under various contract forms and conditions (e.g., Design and Build).
Knowledge of Building Regulations, Planning, H&S and other legislation.
Demonstrable post‑graduate/training experience in various design environments including Commercial, Transport, Education, Government (MOD/MOJ).
Computer literate and thoroughly conversant with MS Office suite.
Fully conversant in remote communication systems such as Microsoft Teams.
Understanding of H&S legislation and particularly CDM Regulations.
Ability to obtain MOD Baseline Security Clearance and MOJ clearance.
Desirable
Member of CIAT (Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists).
Experience of using NBS and other relevant design/CA software.
Experience of using Bentley Microstation.
Experience in the Rail or light Rail sector.
Experience of using ProjectWise.
What We Can Offer You
At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. We are proud to be recognised by Investors in People as an employer in the top 1% of employers.
Career Development
Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, with mentoring and support to ensure you hit your milestones. We advocate for professional development and offer a recognition bonus for those achieving professional qualifications.
Work‑life Balance
Work‑life balance and flexibility are key to our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part‑time and flexible work patterns. Offices across the UK allow discussion of working options that suit you.
Wellbeing
Health cash plan, 24h GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers.
EDI
We celebrate diversity through Affinity Group networks, providing a community of support and connection – Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers.
Social Value
Two Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.
Benefits
Pension – generous pension scheme with our contribution.
Holidays – minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
Choices – flexible benefits scheme tailored by you, including additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership.
Save with Amey – online voucher portal for discounts from leading retailers.
Your Career at Amey Consulting
At Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise and recognise the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can be yourself because your individuality is an asset. You’ll be stretched, but always supported. We’ll recognise your hard work, look after your well‑being and empower you to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared one.
Application Guidance
Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We also commit to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required during the recruitment process.
Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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