Senior Architecture Technician

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AECOM, a top 5 global architectural practice, are offering a great opportunity to join our rapidly growing architecture team in our multi-disciplinary offices in Manchester, Birmingham and London.

We are offering a highly competitive salary plus benefits.

We are looking for individuals with strong project experience of Revit along with a history of design development, understanding building assemblies and producing technical drawings. In particular, we are looking for the successful candidate to be proficient in adapting & developing Revit models into Autodesk Inventor & Assemble programmes. This reflects the requirement for the candidate to have an appreciation of Modern Methods of Construction, DfMA and Digital Delivery strategies and processes.

You will join a busy design team in AECOM. Our exciting and varied workload currently includes infrastructure (rail & aviation), power and energy, industrial, commercial, office and health projects; both new build and refurbishment.

The workload is in the UK and abroad, for major worldwide clients, ranging from large scale projects down to repeat smaller projects within major frameworks.

Job Duties:
+ Preparation, development and coordination of architectural information (drawings, models & schedules)

+ Development of model components & sub-assemblies

+ Preparing technical supporting data for specifications and reports

+ Ensuring compliance to the appropriate company CAD standards and protocol, health & safety, and quality standards

+ Liaison with internal and external client and design teams

+ Mentoring less experienced members of the CAD team.

+ Performing basic architectural/engineering calculations.

+ Preparing specifications, reports and related data tables.

+ Maintaining liaison with design and drafting groups.

+ Preparing, reviewing, and approving drawings as required.

+ Under some supervision, may complete design assignments of moderate to high complexity.

+ Limited familiarity with codes, permits, and software applications related to the discipline.

+ Introduced to the process of preparing designs and drawings using project specifications and discipline-associated written and verbal instructions in accordance with established design practices, standards and procedures.

+ Intermediate to advanced understanding of the purpose and use of vendor documents.

+ Introduced to the process of performing material take-offs for the discipline.

Minimum Requirements

+ Significant experience in the preparation of architectural models and detailing

+ Familiarity with Building Regulations & Building Standards

+ AutoCAD, Revit, Autodesk Inventor/Assemble experience

+ A relevant degree or HND/HNC qualification

Preferred Qualifications

+ Ideally the successful candidate will be a Chartered Technician or will be working towards an appropriate Chartered status with membership of a professional institution.

Your benefits will include:
Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us. If you join AECOM, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements. Core benefits include 25 days’ annual leave, company pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and one paid annual professional institution membership fee. You can also choose from a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

You’ll also be able to give back to communities with up to two paid CSR days each year. Through our charity, The AECOM Foundation, you can volunteer to support children in developing countries. And if you’re a member of the Reserve Forces you’ll receive an additional 15 days paid leave for training commitments.

What We Offer

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.