Senior Architectural Technician

Our client is a well-established multidisciplinary design practice with more than three decades of experience delivering innovative and community-focused projects across New Zealand and Australia. Operating through a network of studios throughout both countries, they combine local knowledge with national capability to create thoughtful, context-driven solutions.

Their diverse project portfolio spans commercial, health, aged care, sport & recreation, residential, commercial, aviation, infrastructure, defence, civic & justice sectors. With a strong reputation for design quality and technical excellence, they continue to secure exciting and meaningful projects that positively impact communities.

The Role

An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Architectural Technician to join the Christchurch studio in a permanent, full-time capacity. This role will suit an experienced technician who enjoys taking ownership of project delivery and thrives in a collaborative environment. Working closely with Architects, project teams, consultants, and clients, you will play a key role in producing high-quality technical documentation and ensuring projects are delivered successfully from design development through to construction.

You will be involved across a broad range of sectors and project scales, providing technical leadership while helping to maintain the high standards the practice is known for.

• Producing high-quality technical documentation using Revit
• Leading BIM coordination and documentation processes
• Managing project delivery to achieve time, cost, and quality objectives
• Coordinating consultants and multidisciplinary project teams
• Ensuring compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members
• Supporting project teams through all phases of design and construction
• Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships

To Be Successful In This Position, You'll Bring

• Relevant Architectural Technology qualification
• A minimum of 6+ years' experience in a Senior Architectural Technician or similar technical delivery role
• Advanced Revit and BIM capability
• Strong technical documentation and detailing expertise
• Proven experience delivering medium to large-scale projects through all project stages
• Sound knowledge of the New Zealand Building Code, relevant standards, and industry regulations
• Strong understanding of construction methodology and detailing
• Experience coordinating consultants and multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to mentor and support junior staff
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail

What's in it for You?

• Opportunity to work on large scale, diverse and meaningful projects across multiple sectors
• Join a collaborative, design-led practice with an established reputation for excellence
• Structured mentoring and professional development opportunities
• Study leave for approved professional development and industry registration
• Long-term career progression opportunities within a national studio network
• Supportive and connected team culture with regular social and networking events

Contact

For a confidential discussion and to find out more about this opportunity please contact Claire Smith - e-mail Sign in to view email or phone 021 765 535.