We are looking for an experienced, dependable and hardworking technologist to join our recently opened London office.

Following the growth of our Manchester based practice to over 100 people, we have opened the doors to a new satellite office in London. This poses a unique and exciting opportunity to join an established practice looking to expand and build on the significant number of projects already underway in London.

The role will involve working predominantly on residential re-cladding projects across all RIBA stages, but with a focus on Stages 4 and 5, as part of a wider team also covering other sectors.

As part of the role, you will be expected to:

• Lead the technical design and coordination of a number of projects across all RIBA Stages
• Produce yourself and / or supervise others in the preparation of technical design information including drawings, details, specifications and other relevant documentation and reports.
• Lead design team meetings, produce meeting reports and positively contribute to all project meetings.
• Respond and resolve to site queries and attend site as required to review construction works against quality and statutory compliance.

The role may also involve the management and supervising of more junior members of the team to achieve the best possible results, depending on the experience of the chosen candidate.

Previous experience working on residential re-cladding projects, including HRBs, is desirable given the nature of the role. However, this is not essential as long as the candidate can show sufficient transferable skills and experience. The ideal candidate will likely therefore:

• Have 7+ years experience working as a Technologist / Senior Technologist on commercial or large residential projects.
• Demonstrate excellent all round technical ability, and particularly be comfortable in developing bespoke construction details to solve technical problems.
• Be confident in the use of Revit and AutoCAD (a pre-interview Revit test will be issued to shortlisted candidates).
• Hold a thorough working knowledge of the UK planning process and building regulations, including the recent changes to regulations under the BSA.
• Have strong teamworking skills, a strong worth ethic and willingness to go the extra mile.
• Demonstrate clear and confident communication skills (verbal, written and listening).
• Show good emotional intelligence and empathy, with the ability to establish positive rapport with others.

Alongside the opportunity to both work and lead on a variety of exciting projects, the successful candidate will join an enthusiastic, friendly and dynamic architectural practice. We put our people at the core of the business, with emphasis on a healthy work-life balance and encouraging a collaborative company culture – something we call AEW Plus.

AEW Plus

AEW Plus is the added value we offer to our people, clients and communities.  It includes the support and initiatives we offer as a “People first” business. Supporting our team’s physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Some of the benefits we offer include:

• Salary based on experience, benchmarked against our transparent salary banding document and industry standards.
• Annual inflationary linked salary review in addition to performance linked pay rises
• Bi-annual performance linked bonus system and monthly recognition awards
• Flexitime and hybrid working
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Pension contribution
• Death in service and critical illness insurance
• Mental Health first aiders and Employee Assistance Plan
• 31 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), increasing with length of service
• Sabbaticals and Holiday Plus scheme (ability to buy extra holidays)
• Interest free travel season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme
• Dedicated Social Value and Wellbeing Committee and EDI Committee
• Regular social events, charity engagement activities and paid volunteering days

It also includes our focus on helping our team achieve their potential. Supporting their growth and development, both individually and as a collective. Initiatives include:

• A process of continual review utilising “quarterly conversations” with your line manager / mentor to review your progress on a regular basis.
• A comprehensive training and CPD programme utilising our internal expertise as well as that of our industry partners.
• Dedicated training platform “Pinnacle” hosting a huge array of online training material.
• Use of “Coaching Culture” platform containing a series of e-learning modules focussed on self-development.

Furthermore, it includes sharing our knowledge and expertise. Building collaborative relationships with our clients and communities through a range of outreach activities, such as:

• Understanding our clients through our client listening programme, which provides first-hand feedback to identify what we are doing well, but more importantly where we can improve.
• External training sessions for our clients and industry partners to share our experience and knowledge.
• Supporting the design and construction industry professionals of the future through collaboration with local schools, colleges and universities.
• Provision of work experience and student work placements as well as apprenticeship positions.

For more information, see our AEW Plus page.