Your new company
HAYS Architecture & Design NI are proud to be working in collaboration with an esteemed multi-national construction, property & management consultancy in their search for a Senior Architectural Technologist (Chartered) to become a pivotal part of their Belfast Office. This is an exciting opportunity to join an office in growth mode, with attractive projects, a diverse portfolio of clients and development opportunities. Their Northern Irish team are a well-established cohort of consultants who pride themselves on providing outstanding project delivery to a range of clientele within both the public and private sectors, from SMEs to large, blue-chip corporations. You'll join their dedicated team proactively managing and undertaking surveys, formulating designs and specifications, administrating projects and programmes and additionally, various other bespoke surveys to ensure client's estates / properties / project schemes are well maintained & managed, and achieve their full potential. This is an eye-catching position for experienced Technologists to make a move away from traditional practice, into a relatively small office within a well-networked, multi-national organisation with sincere growth potential.
Your new role
Working within the company's Building Surveying team, you'll lead a team of 3 Architectural Technologists, with a wider pool of circa 12 within a geographic region where deadlines / workload require. Duties will include (but are not limited to):
- Produce Site plans, elevations, sections and planning information in order to submit detailed planning applications.
- Working as part of the Design service offering within the Building Surveying team, assisting team members with general design requirements, including preparation of space plans, technical drawings, and measured surveys
- Produce construction information across all RIBA Stages including; technical details, specifications and schedules of work.
- Liaise with Mechanical, Electrical and Structural engineers to agree and develop design solutions.
- Ensure all design work is compliant with the company's design standards, including setting out/presentation of drawings and layering.
- Effectively manage information issue and revision through the use of drawing registers and online document management systems.
- Assist with ensuring the company's design standards are in accordance with relevant British Standards, Legislation and design codes.
- Actively contribute to the organisation's UK business, sharing knowledge promoting ideas and innovation to constantly improve our design services
What you'll need to succeed
You will be a Chartered Architectural Technologist (or an experienced Technologist willing to work towards going through your MCIAT process), committed to delivering the highest level of customer service excellence & commercial results. You'll have previous experience working as an Architectural Technologist, ideally at a senior level, within a Practice / Consultancy environment. You have the ability to work in a professional / courteous manner with expectant clients, have a strong technical background and be proficient in the use of 2D / 3D AutoCAD (with wider Revit 3D abilities advantageous). You'll have a depth of understanding and knowledge of NI / UK Building Regulations & planning processes, with a well-organised, diligent, proactive and assertive approach to design / workload. You should be a team player, with strong communication and presentation skills, and the ambition to push yourself to continually improve & develop.
What you'll get in return
A full-time Senior Architectural Technologist position within the thriving Belfast Office of a well-established, multi-national consultancy. The position commands an attractive package of circa £45,000 - £55,000, with a wide range of additional perks / benefits (can be disclosed upon application). This organisation's office is an attractive working space in the heart of Belfast City Centre, and they have a progressive approach to hybrid working. Again, this position should appeal to those looking for something a little bit different, as it's rare that this level of appointment comes up within a business of such profile.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk