Architectural Technologist

Joining Furbnow as an Architectural Technologist is an incredible opportunity to put your technical design skills to work in delivering the Net Zero agenda. Youll be integral to our mission of transforming homes to be more energy efficient comfortable and sustainable.

As our Architectural Technologist youll work closely with our Project Delivery team to support homeowners throughout their retrofit journey by:

• Creating technical designs and specifications for retrofit measures

• Developing comprehensive design solutions that improve energy efficiency in existing homes

• Ensuring designs comply with building regulations and industry standards

• Supporting our Retrofit Coordinators with your technical expertise

• Helping homeowners understand the technical aspects of their retrofit projects

What your new job will be:

Technical Design & Documentation

• Create detailed technical designs and specifications for retrofit measures

• Develop holistic design solutions to improve energy efficiency in existing buildings

• Produce accurate and comprehensive construction details for contractors

• Ensure designs comply with building regulations and industry standards

Project Support

• Work closely with our Retrofit Coordinators to develop design solutions

• Review and interpret property assessments to inform design decisions

• Collaborate with contractors to resolve technical issues during implementation

• Support the development of wholehome retrofit plans

Technical Knowledge Application

• Apply principles of building physics to develop effective retrofit solutions

• Identify potential unintended consequences of retrofit measures and design appropriate mitigations

• Keep uptodate with emerging technologies and best practices in sustainable construction

• Contribute to the development of our technical standards and specifications

• Apply PAS 2035 principles to design work (training provided if needed)

Client Communication

• Create clear visual representations of proposed retrofit measures for client understanding

• Support client communications regarding technical aspects of their projects

• Translate technical information into accessible content for homeowners

Qualifications :

Were looking for someone who:

• Has a degree in Architectural Technology or similar discipline

• Holds membership of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)

• Has experience in residential construction detailing and technical design

• Possesses excellent technical design skills and proficiency with CAD software

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of UK building regulations and construction methods

• Shows understanding of building physics and fabric performance

• Has experience in or knowledge of retrofit and energy efficiency measures (desirable)

• Possesses excellent attention to detail and problemsolving abilities

• Communicates technical information clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences

• Has a genuine passion for sustainability and helping homeowners decarbonise their homes

This is a rare opportunity to join an exciting new venture in a booming field with the potential for a significant impact on the UKs climate targets.

Additional Information :

Whats in it for you

• Work at the leading edge for delivering on our carbon targets in the UK by helping homeowners start their decarbonisation journey
• You are helping execute our ambitions to help every homeowner have a quality low carbon home
• A culture of selfdevelopment continuous growth and radical candour
• Opportunity to develop your career in the operations team with exposure to other areas of the business

Benefits

• Base salary
• Flexible working hours
• This role is remote with flexible working location if desired Central London or Birmingham
• High spec laptop 
• 500 personal development budget 
• FSB Healthcare (including 24/7 private GP access 3 free physio appointments discounted gym membership)
• Cycletowork scheme 
• Pretax charitable giving

Interview process

• Apply with your CV and completed screening questions
• Initial screening call 30 mins)
• Competencybased interview collaborative task 1 hour)

If you are as passionate as us about decarbonising peoples homes and personal development and are not scared of joining us in the deep end for challenging but meaningful work then this may just be the role for you!

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Fulltime