Architect/Architectural Technologist/Technician

Architect/Senior Architectural Technologist/Architectural Technician

On site, Full time, based in Nayland. CO6 4LT.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Architect, Architectural Technologist or Technician looking to take ownership of projects within a supportive and flexible practice.

The Company:

We are a small, friendly and progressive architectural design practice, established in 2007 and based in Nayland, in the beautiful Stour Valley.

Our work:

Our work is predominantly residential property, covering new builds, small developments, extensions, conversions and listed buildings. We also take on the occasional diverse or complex planning application, which brings interest and variety to the practice

Opportunities:

Once established within the company, the successful candidate may have the opportunity to progress to include a management/financial role within the company.

The Candidate:

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual with strong communication skills, a proactive approach, and a desire to grow with the company.

Responsibilities:

• Develop client relationships, produce client proposals and convert enquiries into commissions.
• Manage client relationships throughout projects.
• Lead projects through the survey, design, planning and Building Regulations stages, providing design support during construction.
• Coordinate with colleagues, consultants and contractors to deliver projects efficiently.
• Prepare technical drawings and supporting documentation for Planning and Building Regulations applications.
• Support and mentor junior members of the team.

Requirements:

• Experience of successfully submitting Planning and Building Regulation applications.
• Proficiency in CAD (AutoCAD).
• Experience with MS 365 applications.
• RIBA/CIAT Chartered (MCIAT), Associate (ACIAT) or due to be RIBA/CIAT Chartered within the next 12 months.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Daily access to a car that can be used to visit potential clients and carry out surveys.

Benefits:

• Salary offered: £35,000 to £48,000 depending on skills and experience.
• Generous profit based annual bonus scheme.
• Employer pension contributions in line with statutory requirements.
• CPD programme, with internal and external training.
• Flexible working hours, following successful completion of the probation period.
• Hours: 37.5 per week.
• Holiday: 31 days including Bank holidays.
• Free on-site parking.

Suitable applicants please provide:

• Your CV.
• A covering letter.
• 3 examples of recent projects you have worked on.

Closing date 23rd October 2026.

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