At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting restaurant refurbishment projects and create innovative designs.
- Company: Dynamic restaurant operator in the UK with a focus on growth.
- Benefits: Freelance position with potential for long-term collaboration and career development.
- Other info: Opportunity to work on diverse projects and enhance your architectural skills.
- Why this job: Join a creative team and make a real impact on hospitality spaces.
- Qualifications: Experience in UK Building Regulations and commercial fit-out projects required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are a growing restaurant operator in the UK and are looking for an experienced Architectural Technologist or Architect to support our ongoing refurbishment, fit‑out and minor extension projects across multiple locations. The successful candidate will work closely with our in‑house project team, external CDM Principal Designer, Building Regulations Principal Designer, M&E consultants and contractors. This is initially a freelance/contract position with the potential for a long‑term working relationship.
Scope of Services
- Preparation and amendment of existing and proposed GA drawings.
- Production of technical drawing packages for refurbishment projects.
- Kitchen refurbishment and back‑of‑house layout coordination.
- HVAC and extraction system coordination with M&E consultants.
- Fire compartmentation and fire stopping drawing coordination.
- Minor extension and alteration drawing packages.
- Coordination with Building Control and external consultants.
- Review of contractor drawings and technical submissions.
- Preparation of landlord submission drawings where required.
- As‑built drawing updates.
- Design coordination throughout project delivery.
Typical Project Types
- Restaurant refurbishments
- Kitchen replacement works
- HVAC and extraction upgrades
- Fire compartmentation improvements
- Internal reconfiguration
- Minor building extensions
- Front‑of‑house and back‑of‑house alterations
Required Experience
- UK Building Regulations
- Commercial fit‑out projects
- Hospitality, restaurant or retail projects
- AutoCAD (essential), Revit (preferred but not essential)
- Technical drawing production
- Consultant and contractor coordination
- Experience with restaurant, hospitality, retail or leisure sector projects would be highly advantageous.
Deliverables
- Existing and proposed floor plans.
- GA drawings.
- Reflected ceiling plans.
- Fire strategy coordination drawings.
- Building Control submission drawings.
- Construction issue drawing packages.
- As‑built drawing updates.
We are looking for a technically strong professional who can become a trusted extension of our in‑house project team and support multiple projects throughout the coming exciting years!
Senior Architectural Technologist/Architect employer: Northend Solutions Ltd
As a leading restaurant operator in the UK, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. With a focus on professional growth, we offer opportunities for skill development and long-term career progression within the dynamic hospitality sector. Join us to be part of exciting refurbishment and fit-out projects that not only enhance our venues but also contribute to your personal and professional journey.
