Chartered Architectural Technologist with care and residential experience required

Architecturaltechnology; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm in Wolverhampton is seeking a Chartered Architectural Technologist to manage projects in the care and residential sectors. The role involves leading the design team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and overseeing project delivery. Candidates should have MCIAT status and solid experience across RIBA Stages 1-7, proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit, and be confident communicators. Additional benefits include an extra day off for your birthday and fully funded professional development.

Benefits

Extra day off for your birthday

Christmas shut down (3 days)

Pension

Fully funded CPD, training & professional development

Qualifications

• Solid experience delivering projects through RIBA Stages 1–7.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit or equivalent.
• Confident communicator, able to lead clients and manage consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design team towards a cohesive technical solution.
• Manage planning and statutory submissions.
• Chair site meetings and oversee progress during construction.

Skills

Project delivery

Client communication

Technical detailing

Concept design

Education

MCIAT

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

• Chartered Architectural Technologist with care and residential experience required

Contract type Full-time

Closing date 04 Jan 2026

Location Wolverhampton

• Lead projects across all stages of RIBA stages on care and residential sectors
• Project delivery and meeting/outlining deliverables
• Produce internal workflow to meet project milestones, deadlines and submission
• Planning and Building Regulations processes
• Briefing architectural staff as required to achieve project deadlines

Main tasks of job

• Lead the design team towards a cohesive and rational technical solution which best meets the client’s brief and conform to the project brief and is technically responsible.
• Manage planning and statutory submissions, ensuring full compliance with planning policy, building regulations, fire safety, accessibility and sustainability requirements.
• Administer building contracts, chair site meetings and oversee progress, quality and compliance throughout construction – resolving technical challenges quickly and decisively.
• Coordinate architectural design with structural, MEP, surveying and project management teams to ensure clarity, integration and technical accuracy.
• Lead tender processes, evaluate contractor proposals and support procurement decisions that protect quality and design intent.
• Act as the day-to-day project lead for clients, consultants and contractors, providing clear communication, technical guidance and confident decision-making.
• Engagement with the supervision, management, development and mentoring of junior team members.
• Networking/promoting the business.
• Generating new business opportunities.

Requirements

• MCIAT
• Solid experience delivering projects through RIBA Stages 1–7.
• Strong capability across concept design, technical detailing, and contract administration.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit or equivalent.
• Experience in care, commercial, residential and SEN schools or similar sectors.
• Confident communicator, able to lead clients, manage consultants, and oversee project teams.

Salary & benefits

• Extra day off for your birthday
• Christmas shut down (3 days)
• Pension
• Fully funded CPD, training & professional development