Architectural Technologist Bristol, England
Job description
Vacancy type
Current vacancies
Profession
Architecture
Location
Bristol
Description
We are looking for talented Architectural Technologists (minimum 3-4 years’ experience) to be based in our award-winning Bristol studio to work across our Healthcare, Education, Residential, Workplace and other sector projects. The Bristol studio already has a recognised strength in technical design, co-ordination, delivery and within our project and profession team environments, using Revit the candidates will primarily be responsible for technical design co-ordination, problem solving, production of architectural details and co-ordination activities making a significant contribution to the team’s output and project successes.
As a major interdisciplinary building design practice of Architects, Engineers, Designers and Urbanists, BDP offers a unique opportunity to work on definitive high-profile projects within interdisciplinary project teams.
About you
You will have experience working as an Architectural Technologist and have excellent design and graphic skills, together with an enthusiastic and collaborative approach to your work. Good technical knowledge and Revit skills are essential for the position along with the ability to work on complex and diverse design problems.
- Senior Architectural Technician / Senior Architectural Technologist with a minimum HND/ HNC qualification, preferably CIAT qualified
- Excellent communication skills and track record of working within large design teams
- Proven experience in producing production information using Revit to an advanced level
- Experience of producing Revit outputs that will feed directly into contractor client supply chain
- Excellent analytical skills
- Experience of working on a wide range of project values and in one of the defined sectors
- Fully proficient with current UK Building Regulations
- Excellent detailing skills
- Producing specifications
- Working within a BIM environment is highly desirable
About us
BDP is a major international interdisciplinary practice of engineers, architects and designers working together to create outstanding 'places for people'. Founded in Preston in the UK in 1961, we now have studios across the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Canada, the MENA region, India, and China. BDP has a leading track record in all major sectors and has over 1000 awards for design quality.
Our studios are vibrant. We offer thought leadership and inspirational solutions, and we use our engineering ideas to shape design rather than simply implement solutions. We aspire to deliver projects with maximum value for our clients and minimum impact on the planet.
BDP offers
BDP offers a great opportunity for your personal development with exposure to the full range of our skills and expertise, as well as an attractive remuneration package that includes a competitive salary, flexible pension allowance, private medical insurance, contribution towards professional subscriptions, a stimulating working environment and excellent prospects for career advancement.
Benefit Package
We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including:
- Help saving for your retirement – BDP provides a Flexible Pension Allowance. You can use a salary sacrifice mechanism for funding towards independent financial advice in relation to your WorkPlace Pension Plan
- Holiday Purchase Scheme where you can buy up to 5 additional days
- Hybrid Working - We embraced a more flexible working future by creating a hybrid culture where everyone can reap the benefits of both studio and home working.
- Private Medical Insurance – we provide access to the Group Private Medical Insurance Scheme (PMI) upon having successfully completed the probation period for staff employees. The cost of employee membership is met wholly by BDP
- Health screening – once every two years with BUPA
- Life Insurance - the cover provided is equivalent to three times basic salary
- Employee Profit Share Scheme – all employees participate automatically in BDP's All Employees Profit Share Scheme. The purpose of the scheme is to help incentivise everyone to improve and sustain the profitability of BDP and, as a result, share in cash remuneration additional to basic salary and fixed benefits.
- Wellbeing support – we provide you with 24/7 access to Validium which is an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). You can discover free mental health coaching, Debt/Finance and Legal advice through Validium
- Awesome career opportunities - you will have support from your Line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
- Eye Care
- Professional Subscription
- Long Service Awards
- SMART Drive and Smart Cycle to Work scheme
- Gym Discounts
- Season ticket loan
To apply
To apply for a role please visit Vacancies - BDP.com and click on the apply button below the vacancy. You will then need to complete the online application form, please ensure that you attach an up-to-date CV with a cover letter (<400 words) that outlines your experience with the above job description. Please include an indication of your salary expectations and notice period in your cover letter. No agency or 3rd party applications will be accepted.
BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing, and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly.
BDP is an equal opportunities employer.
Job Type: Full-time
