Level 3 Apprentice Architectural Technician

Youve seen Grand Designs so why not get trained to become an Architectural Technician designing buildings and managing building projects

We offer a relaxed working environment in a pleasant Grade II listed studio, (each workstation has a 27" iMac), flexi-leave, company pension scheme, in-house CPD's, study trips and the chance for career progression with a wide variety of design challenges! We love what we do and are looking for a talented and enthusiastic person to join and learn with our team.

The ideal candidate will be: - Self-motivated - Presentable - Punctual - Have a genuine interest in architecture - Have basic computer literacy - Enjoy creative and technical challenges - Be willing to learn - Be able to function as part of a team Architecture is an enthralling and rewarding career and we guarantee you’ll never be bored.

Your duties will include

• 2D & 3D CAD drafting (using Vectorworks)
• 3D CAD modelling (using Sketchup & Vectorworks)
• 3D CGI’s / visualisations (using rendering software & Photoshop)
• Assisting with preparing documents (using word)
• Assisting with preparing reports, (using InDesign)
• Assisting more senior staff with measured surveys
• Accompanying senior staff on site visits & meetings
• Taking notes at meetings then writing up for distribution
• Copying & scanning documents
• Assisting with making 3D card models Some hand sketching

Hours: 37.00 per week

About the employer:
We are an established award winning firm of Chartered Architect’s. We provide full architectural, planning, building design and project management services for a wide range of building projects. These include housing schemes, hotels and leisure buildings, barn conversions, commercial and community buildings, schools and colleges, historic buildings and one-off houses.

Requirements and Prospects:

Basic computer skills

Personable, punctual, reliable, committed
After 2 years, the candidate will be a mid-level apprentice. After a further 2 years, they will have completed their apprenticeship and will be an intermediate Architectural Technician. Following an optional 2 further years of work and the completion of a log book and interview, they will be able to apply for membership of CIAT and qualify as an Architectural Technologist. There is also the prospect of going on to become an RIBA Chartered Architect, which is the highest level of qualification in the construction industry worldwide. Both of these options require further study, but this can be undertaken whilst working in practice thus avoiding the high levels of student debt associated with university education.

Training Provided:
Level 3 Construction Support Technician
BTEC in Construction in the Built Environment

Additional Information:
You will attend Exeter College 1 day per week at the Future Skills Centre, near Exeter Airport
GCSE grades 4/C or above in Maths and English or equivalent