Fire Safety jobs in United Kingdom

Are you an experienced Architectural Technologist with a passion for detail and experience in delivering high quality, large-scale residential projects at RIBA stages 3 to 6?

Join BPTW, an award-winning AJ100 architectural practice, and become part of our collaborative studio in Greenwich shaping major residential and regeneration projects across London and the UK.

Reporting to an Associate/Director your role, depending on your experience, you will either support or lead a project team who work on the technical and delivery stages of complex, large-scale residential and mixed-use projects.

As a key member of our team, you’ll work alongside talented designers, coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors, to ensure projects are compliant and meet the highest technical standards.

Our ideal candidate will have a high level of technical design skills and professional experience in leading or contributing to the later stages of project delivery – preferably projects involving large-scale UK residential, mixed-use or regeneration. You will have an excellent knowledge all RIBA stages, but particularly excel in stages 3 through to 6.

You will be proficient in the use of REVIT and CAD, have good hand-drawing skills and knowledge of current technical requirements, including Gateway procedures.

Excellent communication skills are essential, along with the confidence to liaise directly with clients, consultants, and contractors. You’ll thrive in our dynamic, open-plan studio where collaboration and knowledge sharing are central to how we work.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Technology, or the equivalent professional experience.
• Experience of working on UK residential and regeneration projects, in particular during the later stages of delivery.
• Experience in preparing technical delivery drawings and good knowledge of construction detailing.
• Technical knowledge of current UK Building Regulations.
• Knowledge of current building safety legislation relating to fire safety design & Gateway procedures.
• Demonstrable competence in technical detailing.
• Working knowledge of RIBA work stages, predominately 3-6.
• High level of competence in, and an up-to-date knowledge of Revit and NBS software.
• Awareness of industry standard construction technologies.
• Experience with the HSE Gateway processes & specialist warranty providers such as NHBC and LABC.

BPTW is an award-winning architectural and urban design practice specialising in residential-led development and mixed-use regeneration projects. Working alongside leading developers, housing associations, local authorities and private clients, our philosophy is centred on creating homes and places that transform people’s lives.

We offer an open, collaborative, and interactive working environment, which promotes the sharing of ideas and enables creativity to flourish. Teamwork is important to us, and our office culture aspires to engender inclusivity at all levels. Our workplace gender balance, recognition as one of the most diverse UK architecture studios by the AJ100, and multiple industry awards for our employment practices, reflect the benefits of our studio culture.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer with a wheelchair accessible studio and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and GP helpline.
• Cashback on healthcare costs.
• Free financial advice from a Financial Advisor.
• Insurance cover (Life Assurance, Critical Illness, Income Protection).
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Season Ticket Loan.
• Professional Fees (CIAT) paid.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Regular design reviews, CPDs, and office/team social events.
• Daily breakfast cereals and freshly ground coffee.

Please submit a copy of your CV, along with a cover letter and a portfolio of selected works topeople@bptw.co.uk with the title ‘Architectural Technologist’ or ‘Architectural Assistant’.

Your cover letter should explain why you want to work with BPTW and how you meet the essential criteria. You can also include details on any other experience or knowledge you feel is relevant to the role.

Please note we are currently unable to support applications that require current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Please clearly state your right to work in the UK on your application.