Lorien is seeking a skilled Architectural Technologist to join their team on a 6-month contract basis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking and/or assisting with the development, design, and administration of construction projects and planned improvements works.

• Conduct site and building investigations and surveys, including dimensional surveys and asset management surveys.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of feasibility studies and reports on property and construction projects.
• Assist with the preliminary and detailed design of all architectural aspects of new buildings, refurbishments, alterations, and planned improvements.
• Prepare construction details, production information, and building specifications (NBS and Outline Specifications) for projects as required.
• Assist in the administration of planned improvement and minor works contracts and monitoring of contract/project expenditure, including site inspection duties.
• Participate in design teams for major construction projects.
• Provide technical advice and liaise with other colleagues on construction matters relevant to ongoing projects.
• Progress planned improvements and minor works programme from initial stage to completion within identified timescales.
• Progress capital and client revenue projects, including feasibility, sketch design, and design stages.
• Produce information, including drawings and specifications, and building legislation compliance.
• Liaise with property users and contractors.
• Provide support for detailed inspections of buildings and fabric, including alleged building defects or complaints concerning the condition of property.
• Prepare detailed layout plans for existing properties.

• HNC in Architectural Technology or equivalent.
• Experience of using AutoCAD.
• Technical knowledge of construction techniques.
• Knowledge of project management.
• Knowledge of building regulations.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations.
• Knowledge of building contracts.
• Knowledge of planning legislation.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• Experience of using NBS Specification writer.