Architectural Technician

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

• Typically assigned to support smaller complex projects or elements of larger less complex projects


• Undertake a development role, contributing to client CAD / BIM work under general supervision and developing skills

Role accountabilities:

• Perform role in accordance with the Arcadis behavioural framework


• Develop and maintain technical knowledge (for example national regulations, regulatory guidance, national standards, codes of practice and Arcadis procedures) to ensure ongoing personal effectiveness


• Support the production of project deliverables including drawings and models that are accurate, clear and concise and compliant with Arcadis drafting standards and best practice under general supervision using available expertise on routine tasks


• Deliver work that meet client and Arcadis requirements


• Contribute to CAD deliverables including sketches, schematic drawings and final working drawings under the supervision of an experienced CAD Technician or engineer


• Develop technical software skills within the role


• Check own work ahead of production checking


• Successfully complete assigned technical tasks work within budget and deadlines


• Commit to receiving on the job technical training by performing tasks, which are under the direct supervision of more experienced staff within well-defined limits

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline 


• May be Licensed or working to become licensed within 2 years


• Extend awareness of Arcadis Integrated Management System requirements


• Have awareness of CDM Regulations and the use of hazard identification and risk assessment during design development


• Have a knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and guidelines


• Have an awareness of use of project Design Decision Logs and Project Assumptions registers to record and agree key project decisions


• Develop proficiency in relevant desktop applications


• Have effective time management skill

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day, which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. At Arcadis, you will have the opportunity to build the career that is right for you. Because each Arcadian has their own motivations, their own career goals. And, as a ‘people first’ business, it is why we will take the time to listen, to understand what you want from your time here, and provide the support you need to achieve your ambitions.