Architectural Technician

This role offers a clear and structured pathway toward Associate level, making it ideal for an experienced technician ready to step into a leadership position within a respected residential-focused practice.

Job Summary

Southampton. This Architecture Job Southampton focuses on technical delivery across residential developments for UK housebuilders. You will support schemes ranging from 30 homes to developments exceeding 300 units. The role involves producing coordinated technical packages and reviewing drawing information.

You will ensure consistent delivery across multiple live commissions within a structured environment. This position offers exposure to full project lifecycles from planning through to construction information. You will work closely with consultants and internal teams to maintain quality standards.

This Architecture Job Southampton provides a clear progression route toward leadership responsibilities. The role suits a technically capable individual ready to step into a more senior position. You will contribute to efficient delivery across developer-led residential projects in the region.

About the Company

This established practice operates within the architecture sector and delivers residential schemes for national and regional house builders across the South. The studio has developed a reputation for technical quality, reliable delivery, and long-standing client relationships built through consistent performance. Projects are managed from planning through to construction information, giving the team broad involvement across the full design and delivery process.

The working environment is collaborative, commercially aware, and focused on maintaining high standards across every stage of production. As part of Hunter Dunning recruitment services, this opportunity reflects a practice seeking long-term growth through strong technical leadership and dependable project delivery.

Role & Responsibilities

• Produce detailed working drawing packages that support accurate technical delivery across multiple residential developments.
• Manage projects ranging from 30 to 300 residential units with clear programme awareness.
• Coordinate workload across several live commissions to maintain deadlines, quality, and client expectations.
• Review and check drawing information to uphold technical standards across the wider team.
• Support fee proposal preparation and project resourcing discussions to improve delivery planning.
• Act as a key client contact and build lasting relationships through responsive communication.
• Resolve design and construction issues with practical technical solutions that support progress on site.
• Use AutoCAD daily to prepare, update, and coordinate technical information across project stages.

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience within an architecture practice delivering UK residential projects.
• Strong background in developer-led residential schemes with solid understanding of technical delivery requirements.
• High level of AutoCAD proficiency with the ability to produce clear and coordinated drawing packages.
• Working knowledge of UK building regulations, construction standards, and residential planning considerations.
• Experience reviewing team output and maintaining quality standards across multiple concurrent projects.
• Confident communication skills for managing client contact, consultant coordination, and internal collaboration.
• Revit experience is beneficial and would support wider technical capability within the practice.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary of up to £38,000 with a clear progression route toward Associate level responsibilities.
• Hybrid working arrangement with 3 office days per week following successful probation.
• Pension scheme that supports long-term financial planning alongside your base salary package.
• Annual Christmas bonus linked to the practice’s established and consistent business performance.
• Sustainable travel bonus for public transport use or other low-impact commuting methods.
• City centre Southampton location offering strong accessibility for commuting and client meetings.

Who Is This Role Ideal For?

This role is ideal for an Architectural technician who wants to combine hands-on technical production with growing leadership responsibility. It suits someone who enjoys residential project work, understands the pace of developer-led delivery, and can move confidently between drawing production, team support, and client communication. You may already be mentoring others informally and now want a position that recognises that contribution more clearly.

The opportunity will appeal to candidates who value a structured environment, a steady project pipeline, and a realistic route toward Associate level. Architectural Technician Job Southampton will particularly suit someone looking for long-term progression within a respected architecture practice in Hampshire.

About Hunter Dunning

Hunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market.

We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles. We offer informed and confidential discussions for both clients and candidates and welcome conversations about this opportunity and your wider career plans within the built environment.