Location: Darlington
Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 (flexible, depending on level of experience
About the Practice
This is a full-service architectural practice with a partner-led approach, guiding projects from initial concept and feasibility through to technical execution and completion. The practice has built its reputation on delivering high-quality, functional design across the care home, healthcare, residential, and industrial sectors, earning repeat business from over 75% of its clients, some of whom it has worked with for thirty years.
A Junior Architectural Technician is now sought to join the growing team.
The Role
This is a great opportunity for someone at the early stages of their career in architectural technology to develop their skills within a supportive, experienced team working on real, varied projects. The successful candidate will get hands-on exposure across the full project lifecycle, from concept through to technical delivery, while being mentored by senior technicians and architects.
Responsibilities will include:
Producing technical drawings and detailed packages under the guidance of senior team members
Supporting the preparation of planning and building regulations submissions
Using CAD/BIM software (e.g. AutoCAD, Revit) to develop drawings and models
Assisting with site surveys and site visits
Helping ensure designs meet current building regulations and construction standards
Collaborating with architects, engineers, and consultants across care home, residential, healthcare, and industrial projects
Learning and applying best practice while building toward greater responsibilityCandidate Requirements
A relevant qualification (or currently studying) in Architectural Technology, or a similar relevant discipline
Some working knowledge of CAD software (Revit experience is a plus, but not essential)
A genuine interest in building construction, detailing, and how buildings go together
Good attention to detail and a willingness to learn
Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team
A proactive, can-do attitudeCandidates across a range of experience levels will be considered, from those just starting out to those with a year or two under their belt, with salary and role scope adjusted to match.
What's on Offer
The chance to work on genuinely varied, meaningful projects within a well-established, RIBA/ARB-accredited practice
Mentoring and support from experienced architects and technicians
Real progression opportunities as skills and confidence grow
A collaborative, down-to-earth team cultureCalibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business
Salary description
£25000.00 - £35000.00 per year