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Senior Job Running Architectural Technician/ Technologist New

Job reference

225555_1778581296

Company Name

Penguin Recruitment

Salary

£38000 - £45000 per annum + Company Benefits

Location

Newcastle upon Tyne

Industry sector

Building, Construction

Job type

Permanent | Full Time

Job start date

ASAP

Posted date

12/05/2026

Closing date

02/06/2026

Job Title: Senior Job Running Architectural Technologist

Location: Newcastle

Salary: £38-45,000 DOE

About the company:

This award-winning, AJ100 architectural practice operates from multiple studios across the UK and is recognised for delivering design-led, commercially intelligent architecture across residential, commercial, education, healthcare, and mixed-use sectors. With a team of over 300 professionals, the practice is driven by a clear ethos: creating places that foster human connection while delivering lasting social, environmental, and economic value.

The Newcastle studio forms part of a growing North East presence and contributes to a collaborative national network of designers, architects, and technologists. The team is involved in a diverse portfolio of regional and UK-wide projects, with a strong emphasis on design quality, technical excellence, and BIM-led delivery.

Benefits

* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

* Annual bonus scheme

* Private healthcare and life assurance

* Generous holiday allowance plus buy/sell scheme

* Structured CPD, training and chartership support (CIAT)

* Clear career progression within a growing AJ100 practice

* Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

* Regular studio and national social events

* Cycle to work scheme and additional lifestyle benefits

Daily Duties

* Lead day-to-day job running on medium to large-scale projects across RIBA stages 0-6

* Produce and coordinate detailed Revit BIM models, technical drawings, and specifications

* Manage design information in line with BIM protocols and internal QA standards

* Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and client teams to ensure successful project delivery

* Oversee technical detailing, construction packages, and building regulations compliance

* Attend and lead design, technical, and site meetings

* Support and mentor junior technicians and technologists within the studio

* Contribute to design reviews, problem-solving and value engineering exercises

* Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high technical standards

Ideal Candidate

* Experienced Senior Architectural Technologist (or strong mid-weight ready to step up)

* Highly proficient in Autodesk Revit and BIM project delivery

* Strong track record of running projects independently through all RIBA stages

* Excellent knowledge of UK Building Regulations and construction detailing

* CIAT membership (or working towards chartership) preferred

* Confident communicator with experience liaising with clients, contractors, and consultants

* Strong organisational and leadership skills with ability to manage multiple projects

* Detail-focused with a passion for high-quality technical design and delivery

* Experience in residential, mixed-use, commercial, or public sector projects desirable