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Senior Architectural Technologist

Konker Jobs
Exeter
7 months ago
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  • Architectural Technologist
  • Exeter
  • £28K-£35K

Konker is recruiting for an Architectural Technologist to join one of Exeter’s leading Architectural practices.   Due to a growing workload and having won some high-profile projects they are looking to now take an additional Architectural Technologist. This practice has been established for over 30 years and over this period, they have won several substantial architectural awards, some nationally recognised. They are involved in many sectors including healthcare, living, commercial, residential, mixed-use and sports stadiums. As a practice, they employ 15 architectural staff all with different skillsets. The Architectural Technologist position will focus on running and managing projects, producing detailed informational packages, coordinating information, attending site meetings, and using Revit daily. Their on-site Revit trainers can provide Revit training within the high-tech, Revit facilities that they work within. The practice also focuses on producing visualisations, using the latest technologies such as VR Headsets and Drones. Why This Architectural Technologist position?

  • Modern Exeter office
  • Run and manage projects
  • Work on some of the most exciting and talked about projects in the South West
  • Use Revit daily within their high-tech Revit facilities
  • Busy and very sociable RIBA practice with regular office activities in ...

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