Your new company

We are currently working on behalf of a Public-Sector body based in Belfast to recruit an Architectural Technologist to join their small works projects team on a temporary contract basis for an initial period of 9-12 months.

Your new role

This is an initial 9 month contract position with the likelihood of extension and potential to secure a permanent post in the medium term.

The role is based at this organisation’s office in Belfast with the opportunity to work from home.

The main duties of this role are:

To provide a full architectural design service in respect of maintenance and refurbishment work across the portfolio of properties;

Management of the design process utilising the RIBA design work-stages and any other prescribed approach, and to assist in the consistent application of the unit’s project-management methodology;

Assisting in the development of comprehensive design briefs in liaison with the relevant project managers, building occupiers and other stake-holders;

Obtaining any necessary statutory approvals related to architectural designs, including the production and submission of all related documentation;

The provision of technical support and advice on all aspects of the maintenance and refurbishment of building fabric; and the preparation of full design packages for use in procurement exercises.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this position you must have:

A National Qualifications Framework Level 5 qualification in an architectural or construction related discipline such as a BTEC Higher National Certificate Award in Architectural Technology or a BTEC Higher National Certificate Award in Construction, or an equivalent qualification and one year’s relevant experience gained within an architect’s office;

And have completed a certificated industry standard training course in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and one year’s practical relevant experience, since qualification, of using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) applications to develop architectural designs.

What you'll get in return

This role offers the opportunity to work along side an experienced team of property professionals in a busy public sector estates team.

This position is based in Belfast close the major road networks linking the province.

Free on-site car parking is available.

£35,700 - £37,300 pro rata, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

35 days annual leave including bank holidays.

What you need to do now

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