Architectural technician
Architectural technicians work closely with architectural teams to create blueprints and technical plans on building projects.
Typical Salary
£24,000 – £42,000
per year
Working Hours
37–40
hours per week
Day-to-day tasks
As an architectural technician, you would:
- organise technical data collected from the project team
- develop specifications for building work
- create construction plans using computer-aided design (CAD) software
- prepare feasibility studies, and applications for approval by regulatory bodies
- give technical advice to the project team
- visit sites to check on progress
Skills needed
- design skills and knowledge
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- knowledge of building and construction
- thinking and reasoning skills
- knowledge of engineering science and technology
- maths skills
- excellent verbal communication skills
- the ability to work well with others
- to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently
How to get into this role
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
Career progression
With experience, you could become a senior technician and lead a team, or continue your studies, while working, to qualify as an architectural technologist or become an architect.