Architectural technician

Architectural technologist

Architectural technicians specialise in presenting building designs using technology. They provide technical guidance to clients and liaise with construction design teams to bring new structures to life. As an architectural technician, youd be working with architects to help develop building models, ahead of construction taking place.

An architectural technician is responsible for supporting an architectural project from concept to completion. They help to provide technical building models, created using current technology and traditional methods.

The different demands of an architectural technician mean that every day is different. Duties include:

Collating and organising technical building information from architects
Preparing designs using CAD (computer aided design) software and traditional drawing methods
Making site visits
Investigating and offering technical advice on factors that affect building developments, including user needs, site and building surveys, and regulatory requirements
Monitoring designs for health and safety and contributing to risk assessments
Coordinating detailed design information
Preparing specifications for construction work
Preparing drawings, plans, and documents for statutory approvals
Obtaining tenders for construction work
Preparing applications for approval by regulatory bodies
Contributing to meetings and document preparation
Researching new design processes, building legislation and technology