Senior Technical Designer

A leading design and build organisation is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to lead the technical delivery of projects, translating creative design into coordinated, compliant and buildable solutions.

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

The role involves working across design, pre-construction and construction teams, coordinating clients, consultants and contractors while ensuring quality, cost, programme and compliance requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical design delivery across all project stages, from concept through to construction and completion.
• Coordinate architectural, structural, MEP and specialist design information.
• Translate design intent into practical, buildable and compliant solutions.
• Produce, review and coordinate technical drawing and documentation packages.
• Lead technical reviews, identify design risks and resolve complex technical issues.
• Manage client and consultant expectations around technical design.
• Ensure designs meet relevant regulations, standards, specifications, cost and programme requirements.
• Coordinate BIM and clash detection using tools such as Revit and Navisworks.
• Support tendering, approvals, Building Regulations submissions and construction documentation.
• Provide technical support during construction, including RFIs, shop drawings and design changes.
• Ensure high-quality completion documentation, including as-builts, O&M information and residual risk records.
• Mentor and support technical and design team members.
• Promote consistent technical, quality, compliance and sustainability standards across projects.
• Work closely with commercial, project management, site and pre-construction teams to successfully deliver projects.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture or a related discipline.
• 6+ years' experience in technical design and project delivery.
• Experience within design & build, commercial interiors or a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and BIM coordination tools.
• Experience working with a Common Data Environment (CDE) is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of construction detailing, materials, technical documentation and building regulations.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015, Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act.

Desirable Skills

• Strong technical, design and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Experience with fast-track or design & build procurement.
• Knowledge of sustainability standards such as BREEAM, WELL or LEED.
• Strong understanding of risk management, compliance and technical quality.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.
• Confident working independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and organisational skills. xwzovoh
• Proactive, hands-on approach with strong ownership and accountability.