Architectural Technologist - WSP Architecture

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

A little more about your role...

The role is intended to provide hands-on experience supporting the delivery of our projects working within integrated, in-house multidisciplinary teams. It will involve coordination, technical interfaces and organisational demands associated with complexity of projects at scale.

TECHNICAL DESIGN - Production and coordination of technical design information. Able to develop design solutions from defined requirements and coordinate inputs from multiple disciplines to create integrated design outputs.

DfMA / MODULAR DESIGN - Support the development of Design for Manufacture and Assembly solutions. Able to contribute to the creation of repeatable, scalable and efficient construction solutions suitable for off-site or near-site manufacture.

DESIGN COORDINATION - Coordinate technical requirements received from architects, engineers, specialist suppliers and contractors. Able to identify clashes, interfaces and opportunities for simplification whilst maintaining design intent and project requirements.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate...

General Requirements

• Works collaboratively within a team, takes initiative when appropriate, and demonstrates an interest in technical design and construction methodologies.
• Interest in Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA), modern methods of construction and industrialised construction approaches would be beneficial.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary design teams, contractors and supply chain partners.
• Able to interpret and coordinate technical requirements from multiple stakeholders.
• Produces clear, accurate and high-quality technical information in accordance with relevant project requirements and standards.
• Interested in developing practical, buildable and efficient design solutions with a focus on constructability and delivery.
• Recognition that successful project delivery relies on integration between design, manufacture, logistics and construction.

Specific Requirements

• HNC/HND in Architecture/Building Construction or BSc in Architectural Technology or other recognized approved equivalents.
• Eligible member of an appropriate professional institution (MCIAT or recognized approved equivalent).
• Understanding of Building Regulations and relevant Technical design guidance.
• REVIT and Navisworks to achieve project delivery to Level 2 BIM(Building Information Modelling).
• Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC)
• Additional qualifications or training in DfMA, BIM, digital engineering or off-site construction would be advantageous.

Experience

• Providing technical design support to project teams and be able to deliver successful projects in accordance with client requirements.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary design environment.
• Experience supporting project delivery activities across one or more project stages producing detailed design information using BIM and CAD platforms.
• Exposure to construction detailing, coordination or design integration activities.
• Experience of working with manufacturing, prefabrication or modular construction principles.