Willmott Dixon

Architectural Technologist

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Job Location

Hitchin, United Kingdom

Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Architectural Technologist to join our in-house design team within Willmott Dixon on a 12 month fixed term contract basis. As our Architectural Technician you should be able to demonstrate a pro-active approach to design development with a focus on the delivery of detailed design standard details as well as working drawing packages.

The role requires robust environmental and technical knowledge and a working knowledge of UK Building Regulations to ensure all outputs comply with the necessary legislation, associated standards and WD policy and procedures.

This will be a hybrid role, the team are located at our Hitchin office and the ideal days to be office based are Monday and Tuesday.


The role includes:

• Developing & producing details to stage 4/5 level of detail across a wide range of building typologies and superstructure types. A good technical knowledge of construction and UK legislation will be required.

• As a team, we support project teams with the deployment & use of these standard details. You should be comfortable in dealing with site specific constraints, sequencing, sustainability, and cost.

• Liaising with external consultants and internal stakeholders.

• Attending site visits and Willmott Dixon offices throughout the country.

• Supporting the development of our existing Department for Education (DfE) design platform.


Essential skills:

• Experienced Revit user

• Strong technical knowledge, specification, and material knowledge

• Ability to produce detailed technical drawings

• Understanding of current Building Regulations, Building Safety Act, and Warranty Guidance as a minimum

• Capability to work autonomously

Desirable skills:

• Experience within at least one of the following sectors: Department for Education, Residential, Leisure or Healthcare


Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability confident employer.

Benefits: In return we reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. You will also benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme.


With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon’s purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive.

Construction is changing and we are at the forefront of that change. Pioneering new ways to build, innovating the way construction is viewed and establishing ourselves as one of the top employers in any industry. It truly is an amazing company in one of the most exciting industries with a vast array of professional career paths. Adding to that our numerous people awards, we understand everyone has a unique potential and ability to make a difference and succeed; if you want your skills developed and talent recognised, why not join our business!

Willmott Dixon was awarded No 1 in the Best "Big" Companies (2022) to work for and already holds the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022. We are the first major contractor and developer to win a King’s Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.



Location: Hitchin, GB

Posted Date: 10/31/2024
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October 31, 2024
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