Senior Technologist

We are seeking an experienced Senior Technologist to join our London team. This role offers the opportunity to be involved in unique one off exclusive private residential projects working collaboratively with a broad consultant team. You will have spent more than ten years in the industry developing your skills delivering exceptional properties in the Prime residential sector.

Purcell is an award-winning employee-owned architectural and heritage consultancy practice with a commitment to quality, innovation, and diversity. We have staff of approximately 350 talented architects, designers, heritage consultants and surveyors across 14 offices, in the UK, Hong Kong and Australia. Proudly ranked No. 1 for Heritage in the World Architecture 100 for a fifth consecutive year. 

Collaboration is central to our employee-ownership culture, providing opportunities to work on some of the finest buildings; from meticulous heritage and conservation schemes to bold contemporary design. We offer a rewarding and supportive environment for personal and professional development and our employee-owned ethos empowers everyone to use their voice. We believe in creating an equitable and inclusive culture, founded on our values, which celebrates knowledge sharing and our successes, to build an inspiring work environment.

It is our distinctive employee-owned working culture that has contributed to our status as a World Architecture Top 100 Practice, renowned for our excellence in architecture and heritage consultancy.

Our benefits package includes

• Agile, flexible and hybrid working, (a minimum of 3 days in office, up to 2 days WFH)
• Annual leave increasing with long service
• Life assurance
• Study sponsorship with paid study leave
• Sabbaticals
• Employee assistance programme
• Season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Virtual GP service
• Subscription fees
• Company day out
• A volunteering scheme
• Enhanced learning & development opportunities.

We would like to meet candidates who have the following qualifications, skills and behaviours:

Key Skills & Competencies

• Minimum 10 years' experience in technical delivery stages and construction-stage project involvement within a UK architectural practice.
• Advanced proficiency in BIM, Revit, AutoCAD and NBS , with experience leading coordinated project information and technical design packages.
• Membership of CIAT or progression towards Chartered Architectural Technologist status would be advantageous.
• Proven experience delivering high-end private residential (Prime Residential) projects in the UK.
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations , construction detailing, specifications and technical compliance.
• Demonstrable expertise in the refurbishment, adaptation and extension of existing buildings is desirable.
• Excellent technical design, coordination and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop practical, buildable solutions.
• Strong understanding of building fabric performance, thermal upgrades and retrofit strategies; experience of historic or listed buildings is advantageous.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, including structural, MEP and specialist consultants.
• Confident working directly with contractors, responding to RFIs, reviewing technical submissions and resolving site-related issues.
• Ability to lead technical reviews and maintain high standards of quality and accuracy across project documentation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to represent the practice confidently in meetings and on site.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate project delivery effectively.
• Proven ability to mentor junior team members, providing technical guidance, quality assurance and support.
• Proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach to project delivery.

This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of Purcell.

Don't meet every single requirement? That's okay.

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented backgrounds can be less likely to apply unless they meet every criteria listed. At Purcell, we are committed to building an inclusive, transparent, and welcoming team. If you're enthusiastic about the role and excited to grow and learn with us, we warmly encourage you to apply.

When applying, please feel free to use your preferred name - we don't require full or birth names at this stage.

We are proud to foster a culture of kindness, respect, and authenticity, where everyone can thrive and bring their whole selves to work.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of your original application, then you have been unsuccessful. Please continue to look at our vacancies and apply where relevant. We wish you all the best in your job search.

As world leaders of Heritage and Conservation, Purcell is committed to embracing diversity and equal opportunity within our international teams, reflective of the society in which we work and live.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and celebrate differences through our culture of employee ownership.