Architectural Technicians (Birmingham)

ADP is seeking an Architectural Technologist or Technician to join its Birmingham studio.

About ADP

With studios across the UK, Cyprus and India, and over 60 years’ history, ADP is an AJ100 top 40 architecture practice which designs around the principles of sustainability, belonging and engagement, rethinking the built environment to create a better future.

We work on projects that truly benefit their communities, from large laboratory buildings to mixed-use developments, sensitive refurbishments to envelope-pushing new builds, £100m high-profile schemes to local grassroots projects. We have cross-practice specialists in sectors including residential, commercial, healthcare and education design.

ADP is an employee-owned practice – meaning that all staff have a say in how the business is run, and everyone benefits from its success. We know that a healthy work/life balance is important and in addition to other competitive benefits, all staff have the option for hybrid working, flexible working, and compressed hours – allowing you to take a three-day weekend every fortnight.

We’re an equal opportunities employer and a gold-standard investor in people – reflecting our belief that it takes a people-centred practice to create people-centred architecture. Diversity is at the heart of our success, and we welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

The Role

We’re looking for new talent to help us design a better future – one where buildings genuinely serve the need of the people who use them. If you’re a highly talented Technologist or Technician who’s looking for their next exciting challenge, this could be the role for you.

As part of the ADP team, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills in a chosen sector or as an all-rounder, working with our cross-practice specialists in sectors including residential, commercial, healthcare and education design. You’ll be able to work on projects that truly benefit their communities, from large educational buildings to mixed-use commercial developments, sensitive refurbishments to envelope-pushing new builds, £100m high-profile schemes to local grassroots community projects.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the technical design elements of projects. Producing effective, coordinated, efficient and compliant technical design solutions that are delivered to the standards we aspire to and achieve our shared SBE vision.
• Obtaining and maintaining detailed knowledge of current legislation, regulations and standards.
• Obtaining and maintaining detailed knowledge of modern methods of construction.
• Ensuring that all work is prepared in accordance with the practice’s BIM standards and protocols and maintaining a detailed knowledge of BIM processes and software associated with design.
• Ensuring that the service is delivered in accordance with the quality management system.

The role will be mainly studio-based with some flexibility for ad-hoc home working. Unfortunately, we are not able to support candidates who require a sponsorship visa to work in the UK.

Start Date: ASAP

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and portfolio to careers@adp-architecture.com with ‘Architectural Technologist, Birmingham’ or ‘Architectural Technician, Birmingham’ in the subject line.