Architectural Technician

Penguin Recruitment

Job Title: Architectural Technician

Location: Barnstable

Salary: £30-40,000 DOE

About the company:

A well-established architectural practice based in North Devon is seeking an Architectural Technician to join its collaborative and growing team. The practice delivers high-quality residential, agricultural, and commercial projects across rural and countryside locations throughout the South West, including bespoke homes, conversions, heritage, and conservation schemes. The team is known for its technical expertise, context-sensitive design approach, and strong client relationships.

Benefits

Competitive salary depending on experience
Clear career progression opportunities within a growing practice
Supportive and friendly working environment
Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm working hours promoting work-life balance
Opportunity to live and work in one of the UK's most attractive rural regions

Daily Duties

Preparing architectural and technical drawings from concept through to construction
Producing planning application drawings and supporting documentation
Assisting with Building Regulations submissions and technical detailing
Undertaking measured building surveys
Liaising with clients, consultants, contractors, and local authorities
Supporting project delivery across multiple work stages
Conducting site visits across North Devon and the wider South West
Contributing to high-quality, sustainable, and context-sensitive rural design solutions

Ideal Candidate

Qualified Architectural Technician or Technologist with proven UK practice experience, preferably in a small practice environment
Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations
Experience working on residential, rural, agricultural, or commercial projects
Excellent technical detailing and drawing skills
Proficient in Revit (with AutoCAD, SketchUp, and D5 Render advantageous)
Well organised with strong attention to detail
Confident communicator with a proactive and collaborative approach
Able to manage workload independently while working effectively as part of a team

To apply, please contact KAZ on (phone number removed) OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to I hope to hear from you soon