REVIT/ Architectural Technician

REVIT/ Architectural Technician 

The job encompasses the collation, organisation and investigation of technical information for use during the development of the project design. You will specialise in the application of technology to architecture, building design and construction. You will have specialist skills enabling you to use your technical knowledge and skills to provide innovative solutions. You will work closely with architects and designers and form the link between the concept design and the completed construction. The role works under the direction of a partner or other senior members of the practice. 

Duties:-

Project inception - 

• Collating and organising technical information. Investigate technical information and factors that affect developments, including user needs, site and building surveys and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor health and safety in design. Understand how the design aspects of a construction project influence and relate to performance and functional issues so that practical questions can be addressed at the outset; 
• Evaluate and advise on environmental, legal and regulatory issues; 
• Contribute to planning applications and other regulatory application procedures; 
• Assess what surveys (e.g. Land surveys) are required before work can commence and ensure such surveys are undertaken and their results fed into the project. Develop project briefs and work on these as the project progresses; 

• Prepare design proposals using CAD and traditional methods. Lead the design process and co-ordinate detailed design information. Manage and co-ordinate the design team and professional consultants. 
• Advise on choosing materials. Liaise with and produce documentation for statutory and local approval authorities.
• Prepare tender information. Prepare specifications for construction work. 
• Carry out design stage risk assessments. 

• Manage or co-ordinate professionals working on a project. Obtain and evaluate tenders and contracts. Ensure compliance with design, legal, statutory and professional requirements. ·Programme work schedules and carry out inspections at various stages. ·
• Liaise with local planning, building control department and other statutory bodies and outside organisations. Attend regular meetings with clients, contractors and other specialists including engineers, surveyors, to make sure that their buildings meet the necessary standards and work closely with construction specialists on site. 
• Obtain feedback from clients and people using the building and reporting on the performance of the contractors once the construction project is completed. Appraise the performance of buildings which are in use and produce maintenance management information. Evaluate and advise on refurbishment, re-use, recycling and deconstruction. Teamwork and management 
• Working as part of a team on larger projects. Manage the work of junior technologists and technicians and contribute to the overall running of business. 

• Be a technical member of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (TCIAT). 
• Be good at freehand drawing and be able to visualise objects in three dimensions. 
• Have mathematical skills for making technical and financial calculations. 
• Have scientific ability to understand building technology. 
• Be aware of how buildings and spaces are used. 
• Be aware of the natural environment. 
• Have a logical and practical approach. 
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Have good presentation skills. 
• Have good project management and organisation skills.