Senior Technologist

Powell Dobson is a progressive, design focused and inclusive architectural practice. We act with professionalism and integrity, whilst always aware of our personal impact on others and the environment. We deliver to a wide range of sectors but consistently put our clients’ needs and wishes at the forefront of everything that we do. As a practice, we invest in innovation and strive to always challenge the boundaries faced across the industry.

We have recently secured a number of exciting new education, cultural and regeneration projects across the practice and are looking to grow our team. As a result, we are looking for an experienced Senior Technologist who can lead project teams through technical stages, organize and mentor internal teams to deliver projects. This is an opportunity to join a friendly, progressive, design focused and inclusive architectural practice, working out of a studio with an excellent level of amenities including café, gym and childcare, in addition to excellent transport links and parking.

Typically, our Senior Technologists run several projects simultaneously. They are trusted with organizing and mentoring internal teams to deliver projects. They are predominantly client and contractor facing and have the ability to run with day to day project programming and workload.

ONC / HNC/ BTEC / BSc (Hons) qualification in the field of design. MCIAT status or higher (Chartered Architectural Technologist) or RIBA/ARB (Architect)

Be able to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, building strong rapport, creating positive and lasting relationships and providing project leadership. Have excellent interpersonal skills to include understanding of sensitivities when communicating with and presenting to clients. Have excellent verbal and visual presentation skills and ability to explain a design idea and evolution of a concept. Demonstrate an excellent understanding and experience of empowering and motivating a team.

Take responsibility for staff progression, providing feedback and encouragement through formal ‘personal development reviews’ alongside Studio Associate and Director. Be committed to researching and maintaining knowledge of the discipline, to ensure continued professional development and experience is always driven forwards. Have ability to effectively brief and delegate packages of work, empowering junior members of the team. Have the ability to interrogate information from sub-contractors and sub consultants, with an awareness of coordination issues, or design items that could impact on legislative compliance.

Show ability to manage and deliver several small /medium scale projects simultaneously through the technical stages of a project, with guidance and support from studio Associates and studio Director. Have a good understanding of the financial implications of design decisions or changes requested by clients. Have a very good understanding and experience of a variety of construction methods. Have a very good knowledge base and experience of product specification and selection for a variety of project locations and types.

Have a comprehensive knowledge of past, current and future legislation. Have an eye for design quality and be able to deliver design solutions in line with Powell Dobson’s vison for the highest quality design. Be competent in writing specifications in NBS Chorus or Uniclass. Have excellent knowledge of legislative guidance documentation and client requirements when working through drawing packages. Demonstrate a good understanding of project programming, resource management and goal setting.

Be a problem solver and have the ability to come up with solutions following research or discussions with colleagues / specialists. Assist with formation of fee proposals for new projects, and variations for current projects. Show experience of managing the implications of design on health and safety. Designer Risk Assessments and cleaning and maintenance documentation to be led by Senior Technologist.

Monitor quality control and coordination of drawing information ensuring project delivery is in line…