An Architectural Technologist is responsible for translating design concepts into detailed technical solutions, ensuring that projects are delivered to the highest standards of constructability, performance and compliance.
They demonstrate strong technical knowledge of building materials, construction methods, and building regulations, with proficiency in BIM and digital design tools.
They report to the Senior Architect/Architectural Technologist and/or Associate to develop and coordinate technical drawings and specifications, resolve design and detailing challenges and support the delivery of projects through all stages. They will work on a project team and mentor junior employees. They will ensure coordination of information from the Design Team and other project consultants. They are responsible for meeting project deliverables and reporting issues to their manager.
This role offers opportunities for progression to Senior Technologist level, depending on performance, leadership, and technical capability.
Location: Works four days in the office or on site as per Company policy.
Experience
An Architectural Technologist has experience working across a range of project stages. They have achieved successful outcomes in projects they have worked on. They have a developing knowledge of regulatory compliance for designing buildings. They have demonstrated a consistently good level of design, skill and technical capability.
Key Competencies
• Technical design, documentation and detailing excellence.
• Construction knowledge, regulatory compliance and building performance.
• BIM and digital design tool proficiency.
• Coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
• Quality assurance and buildability understanding.
Qualifications/Skills
• Bachelor or higher degree of Architectural Technology or industry related equivalent.
• Circa 3 – 5 years of post qualified experience and be a member of the CIAT, or other national/international equivalent of registration
• Familiar with current Building Planning Regulations and the application of these and similar variations internationally.
Years of experience are provided as a guideline; greater weight will be placed on the individual’s proven ability to demonstrate and execute the role.
Roles and Responsibilities
• Production of technically sound architectural deliverables (drawings, specification, schedules) using Revit, BIM 360 and AutoCad, in accordance with project standards and schedule.
• Coordination of design with other disciplines.
• Produce sketch / conceptual design for projects, including production of presentation material, under the direction of senior employees.
• Ensure all design work conforms to standards and is buildable.
• Contribute to the development of architectural standards and solutions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, suppliers and internal colleagues.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, materials, and technologies to enhance project outcomes.
• Actively promote the Company to potential clients and industry partners.
• Actively participate in industry events to represent and promote the practice and build industry networks.
• Liaising with Project Manager / Contract Administrator.
• Site visits including overseas travel to provide construction, technical and architectural support in line with the agreed project scope.
Soft Skills/Personal Attributes
• An excellent communicator who can work effectively and productively with all levels of the practice.
• Ability to collaboratively solve complex problems working constructively with key project stakeholders.
• Innovative thinker who strives for architectural and design excellence.
• Well organised and successful in time and resource management.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and self-manage.
• Accustomed to working in a team environment with demanding schedules and deadlines.
Interested? Please submit a copy of your CV and portfolio to the attention of David Fallon: hr@rkd.ie
