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Job description
About Us At P+HS Architects, our passion lies in creating spaces that enhance people’s lives. For over 40 years, we’ve brought energy, enthusiasm, and expertise to every project we undertake, whatever the scale or sector.
Our primary expertise is in designing for people, with a particular focus on the residential and healthcare sectors. Our work includes affordable housing, private homes, specialist living for older adults, acute healthcare, integrated care, and mental health environments.
We champion accessible routes into architecture, run STEAM outreach initiatives to promote diversity in the profession, and donate our time and expertise to local charities. Health and wellbeing are central to our practice.
We’re an ambitious and growing practice constantly challenging ourselves to seek personal and professional growth. Our commitment to enhancing people’s lives extends to our employees creating a great place to work, with employee development at our heart, supporting our team to grow rewarding careers while delivering work they care about.
About the Role We’re looking for an experienced, passionate and purpose-driven Senior Architectural Technician to join our talented team, delivering high quality healthcare and residential projects that positively impact people’s lives and communities.
You’ll be involved from early design through to delivery, shaping thoughtful, well resolved architecture in close collaboration with clients and consultant teams.
What We’re Looking For
- You must be an Associate Membership of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (ACIAT)
- You must have a BSc or equivalent degree in Architectural Technology, or HNC/HND qualifications
- If not already obtained, you should be willing to work towards MCIAT accreditation
- You must hold a current CSCS card, or be willing to immediately obtain one
- Experience in a similar technical role managing projects and project teams
- Strong technical knowledge of relevant construction, health & safety legislation, planning standards, and UK building regulations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Revit
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Positive, adaptable attitude, able to respond to evolving project needs
- Commitment to personal and team professional development
Key Responsibilities include:
- Lead the technical delivery of multiple architectural projects simultaneously from concept to completion
- Prepare, review and coordinate drawings, specifications, schedules and technical documentation
- Ensure designs comply with building regulations, legislation, codes of practice and client requirements
- Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors and stakeholders to understand and deliver project requirements
- Provide technical advice and solutions throughout the design and construction process
- Manage planning applications, statutory approvals and building regulation submissions
- Monitor project progress, budgets and resource allocation to ensure projects are delivered on time and within agreed fees
- Undertake site visits, building surveys and inspections of completed works
- Prepare and manage contract documentation and support contract administration
- Mentor and support team members, promoting technical excellence across the practice
- Maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for repeat business
- Ensure compliance with quality assurance procedures, health & safety standards and company policies
- Support project leadership activities including team coordination, reviewing deliverables and reporting on project progress
- Travel to other offices as required
Diversity and Inclusion At P+HS, our commitment to enhancing lives extends to our people. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. We aim to create a welcoming, fair, and supportive interview process. Please let us know if you have any requirements or adjustments, we’re happy to accommodate.
Not sure you meet every requirement? Research shows that women, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodiverse people, and those from ethnic minority backgrounds often hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria. At P+HS, we value potential and attitude as much as experience. If you meet around 80% of the criteria and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
If you’re passionate about creating architecture that makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Job benefits
Flexible working, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Christmas shutdown, professional fees paid, health and wellbeing scheme, profit share scheme
