We have a great opportunity for an Assistant Architectural Technologist to join our in-house design team at Willmott Dixon. This role could suit someone early in their career who is looking to move out of an Architect practice.

In this role, you will support design development with a focus on producing detailed design information, including standard details and working drawing packages. You will be part of a collaborative team, with the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge and skills over time.

You will need a good understanding of environmental and technical design principles, along with some knowledge of UK Building Regulations, to help ensure designs meet legislation, standards, and Willmott Dixon policies and procedures. Support and guidance will be provided to build this knowledge further.

We support hybrid working at Willmott Dixon and our team are based in our Hitchin office on most Mondays and Tuesdays which are the preferred office days but you will be supported to work from home on other days. There maybe some travel required to other office locations including London on occasions.

Essential skills

• Experience using Revit
• Good technical awareness, including materials and specifications
• Ability to produce technical drawings, with support where required
• Some understanding of Building Regulations, Building Safety Act, and Warranty requirements
• Willingness to learn and develop, with the ability to work independently over time
• Comfortable supporting live schemes and responding to project needs

Desirable skills

• Experience or interest in one or more of the following sectors: Department for Education, Residential, Leisure, or Healthcare

Personal Qualities

• A clear and confident communicator
• Able to work collaboratively with colleagues across different regions and disciplines
• Proactive and willing to take initiative
• Open to learning, feedback, and continuous development

Additional Information

Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability confident employer.Benefits: In return we reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. You will also benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme.

About Us

With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive.Construction is changing and we are at the forefront of that change. Pioneering new ways to build, innovating the way construction is viewed and establishing ourselves as one of the top employers in any industry. It truly is an amazing company in one of the most exciting industries with a vast array of professional career paths. Adding to that our numerous people awards, we understand everyone has a unique potential and ability to make a difference and succeed; if you want your skills developed and talent recognised, why not join our business!Willmott Dixon was awarded No 1 in the Best "Big" Companies (2022) to work for and already holds the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022. We are the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.