Senior Architectural Technician

Competitive salary, dependent on experience and capabilities.

MP Chartered Architects are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Senior Architectural Technician with over 5 years of practical experience working in the UK to join their friendly, enthusiastic and highly motivated multidisciplinary Design & Construction practice based in in the heart of Ongar in Essex. The candidate needs to have an excellent technical background and be comfortable in taking projects from inception through to completion. We are seeking someone who is a team player, has good project management abilities, good social skills and is willing to take on the wide range of tasks that is required in a small office. The practice has an interesting range and selection of clients and projects ranging from house extensions, one-off private houses, residential developments, barn conversions and some larger-scale residential and commercial projects.

A Senior Architectural Technician with at least 5 years architectural experience working in the UK. The ability to make strategic decisions and carry out new client visits and getting new work, to contribute to the development and business growth of the practice.

• Proficiency in Revit and Autocad.
• Ability to carry out construction drawings and detailing as well as experience running construction projects on site in RIBA stages 1-7.
• Proven skills with demonstrable experience in complex projects.
• Thorough understanding of planning and building control requirements for domestic projects and the ability to demonstrate experience of all RIBA project stages, administration of contracts, and site management of small - medium new housing developments.
• Competence to carry out the Principal Designer role under CDM and Building Regulations
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to be part of the architectural team as well as liaise with clients and external consultants, attending design team meetings, and ensure that the design projects are on schedule and in budget.
• Valid UK driving license.
• Eligibility to work in the UK is required for this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all those who fulfil the job description and eligibility above, regardless of sex, gender, orientation, nationality, ethnicity or age.

• The position is full time, although part time and flexible office based working would be considered.
• Annual Salary review based on personal and practice performance
• Opportunities for possible bonus considerations
• Professional subscriptions from CIAT or a professionally recognised society that is directly related to the Company's business reimbursed
• Annual Leave that increases with service
• Eye Care
• Arranged in house CPDs with lunch provided
• Social events and annual Christmas Party

The position is full-time, although part time would be considered, and we will provide a competitive salary based on skills and experience.