Architectural Technologist

Estates Department

Open Ended Contract - Permanent; Full Time - 35 Hours Per Week.

We are looking for an Architectural Technologist to assist the Estates Small Projects and Minor Works (SPMW) team with architectural consultancy services. The successful candidate will act as project leader on a wide range of small works projects ranging from £5k up to £1m in value. 

The Opportunity:

The University of Edinburgh’s estate is one of the largest in the UK, it is complex and varied. The SPMW team manage a wide range of projects that maintain and enhance the estate. The projects include refurbishing or reconfiguring teaching spaces, laboratories, specialist laboratories, office space, social areas and study areas. The section also manages larger scale maintenance and refurbishment works. The post holder will have a portfolio of projects incorporating a range of these projects expanding their knowledge base and range of experience.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Building discipline degree and / or extensive experience
• Experience of technical design
• A good knowledge of 2D AutoCAD software
• An ability to carry out accurate measured surveys
• Understand and interpret the requirements of the client and stakeholders
• Experience of managing projects through all RIBA stages
• Manage sub-consultants, (eg Mech and Elec Eng, Structural Eng, QS etc)
• Managing site phase of construction projects
• Monitoring and controlling budgets

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