Title
Senior Architectural Technician
Requisition ID
9206
About Amey
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 a set of 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
Responsibilities
- Provide multi‑discipline support and coordination on projects through all RIBA stages, taking project delivery leadership at detail design stage.
- Ensure governance processes are followed and have experience in technical assurance.
- Strong technical background in detailed design and delivery of multidisciplinary projects.
- Manage coordination between disciplines and understand the activities of each.
- Manage or complete the delivery of design/specification process through to tender document production, including elements of design.
- Be conversant with Planning and Building Regulation approval processes to deliver design packages at relevant RIBA stages.
- Review available building condition surveys to establish categorisation and approach to a project; prepare designs, schedules of work and specifications and manage design information including coordination of input from other design disciplines and external providers.
- Provide and/or assess initial budget cost information and input into development of overall programme.
- Assess requirement for and prepare CDM design risk assessments as required.
- Support design process in accordance with the Integrated Management System.
- Ensure all required clients sign off and authorities are obtained throughout the lifecycle of the project.
- 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 computer‑aided design (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 may 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 and 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 and 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 Technologist).
- Experience using NBS and other relevant design/CA software.
- Experience using Bentley MicroStation.
- Experience in the Rail or light‑Rail sector.
- Experience 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.
Career Development
Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, supported by mentoring and practical guidance. We encourage 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 suit them, with hybrid, part‑time and flexible work patterns, and a network of offices across the UK.
Wellbeing
Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers.
EDI
At Amey we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our Affinity Group networks, providing a community of support and connection as a safe space to share experiences, learn from one another and generate ideas – Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers.
Social Value
You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.
Other Perks and Benefits
- Pension – Generous pension scheme which we will contribute to.
- Holidays – Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
- Choices – Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership.
- Save with Amey – Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.
Your Career at Amey Consulting
At Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can really be yourself, because your individuality is an asset. You’ll be stretched, but always supported. We’ll recognise your hard work and look after your wellbeing too. You’ll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged 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 their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed 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 at any point during the recruitment process.
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