Lead Architectural Technician
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | East Grinstead |
| Area | West Sussex, UK |
| Sector | Construction |
| Salary | £45,000 - £47,000 |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Nicola Francis |
| Telephone | 01342325316 |
| Job Ref | NF15306 |
- Description
Lead Architectural Technician – Multi-Site Commercial Projects
Location: East Grinstead | Full-Time, Permanent
We are seeking an experienced Lead Architectural Technician to join a dynamic Estates Development Team, delivering commercial and multi-site projects across the UK and Europe. This is a hands-on, senior technical role combining design leadership, project coordination, and compliance expertise.
Why Join the Team?
- Salary: £45,000 - £47,000 DOE
- Flexible working: combination of office, home, and site visits
- Free on-site parking
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with option to buy or sell up to 5 days
- Pension, life assurance, private health, and wellbeing benefits
- Discounts on company products, merchandise, and gym membership
- Childcare and eye care voucher schemes
About the Organisation:
Our client operates nearly 1000’s sites in the UK and Europe, delivering high-quality, customer-focused commercial and leisure experiences. Their estates team drives innovative design solutions for new builds, refurbishments, and estate-wide projects.
Lead Architectural Technician Role Overview:
Reporting to the Principal Development Manager, the Lead Architectural Technician will provide technical leadership across multiple sites. You will be responsible for producing design concepts, technical drawings, and supporting multi-site project delivery, ensuring compliance with all relevant building regulations and standards.
Lead Architectural Technician Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of two Architectural Technicians, prioritising workloads and supporting the Principal Development Manager on multi-site projects
- Produce high-quality technical and concept drawings in AutoCAD and Revit for planning, tendering, and construction
- Oversee change management processes to maintain up-to-date specifications across sites
- Maintain a library of standard details and as-built drawings
- Support project teams in securing Building Regulation approvals and planning applications
- Liaise with external consultants, contractors, and suppliers for multi-site projects
- Undertake site visits to support project delivery and ensure compliance
- Provide technical drafting assistance to other departments as required
Essential Skills & Experience:
- HND or higher in a building-related qualification
- Proven experience as a UK-based Architectural Technician, ideally in commercial or multi-site projects
- Strong leadership and line management skills (2 direct reports)
- Proficient in AutoCAD; working knowledge of Revit advantageous
- Comprehensive understanding of Building Regulations, British Standards, and planning processes
- Ability to produce high-quality technical construction drawings
- Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for multi-site work, including overnight stays
Extra Information:
- Refer a friend and earn up to £500 (see website for details).
- Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t hear from us within 5 days, please assume you have not been successful.
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