Required experience: 3-5 years
Location London, N1 – Studio-based
Salary Depending on experience £32,000-£45,000
Contract Permanent
Start date By … see more
Location London, N1 – Studio-based
Salary Depending on experience £32,000-£45,000
Contract Permanent
Start date By agreement
Reporting Allocated project lead
ABOUT BASHA-FRANKLIN
Basha-Franklin is a London-based multidisciplinary architecture and interior design studio creating transformative, human-centred spaces that are better for people and the planet.
Our approach brings together architecture, interiors and Workplace Intelligence to connect organisational priorities, culture and user experience with thoughtful design.
Working predominantly across the workplace sector, we combine creative ambition with technical rigour, responsible material choices and careful delivery. We are a collaborative, ambitious and curious team who believe the strongest ideas come from working together and continually learning from one another.
Our five core values shape how we work, collaborate and deliver design:
• We love what we do: bringing passion, ambition and creative energy to every project.
• We go further: creating a positive impact on people, place and the planet.
• We co-create: sharing ideas and valuing different perspectives.
• We tailor-make: developing distinctive solutions shaped by people, context and purpose.
• We talk straight: communicating openly, confidently and constructively.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for a technically capable and motivated Mid-Level Architectural Technologist to join our London studio, focusing on commercial workplace interiors and CAT A projects, alongside selected architectural projects.
You will translate design intent into coordinated, buildable solutions, working closely with architects, interior designers, consultants and our technical leadership. Your work will connect interior detailing with the wider building, resolving interfaces between finishes, partitions, ceilings, services and existing construction.
You will own defined technical packages with agreed senior review points and support projects through tender and construction. Overall project direction, technical approval and external issue authorisation remain with the designated project leadership.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Commercial Workplace and CAT A Delivery
• Develop allocated packages for commercial workplace interiors, CAT A fit-outs and office refurbishment and repositioning projects.
• Prepare technical information for office floorplates, reception areas, lift lobbies, shared amenities and associated spaces.
• Translate design concepts and Workplace Intelligence findings into practical solutions that support user needs, design quality and long-term flexibility.
• Understand and record the interfaces between landlord and occupier works, including existing building systems and retained elements.
• Contribute to CAT B fit-outs and architectural refurbishment, retrofit and other building projects as required.
2. Technical Design and Documentation
• Develop defined packages through spatial coordination and technical design, supporting tender and construction activities as required.
• Produce accurate plans, sections, elevations, construction details, schedules and specifications.
• Detail partitions, glazed screens, doors, ceilings, raised access floors, finishes and bespoke joinery, including junctions with existing construction.
• Resolve setting-out, tolerances, material transitions, fixing principles and access requirements while maintaining the agreed design intent.
• Research products and construction systems, obtain technical evidence and identify matters requiring specialist advice.
• Self-check deliverables and follow agreed technical review and approval procedures before external issue.
3. Archicad BIM and Information Management
• Develop and maintain allocated Archicad models and drawing packages in accordance with studio standards.
• Produce coordinated drawings and schedules from the model; maintain consistency between models, drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Coordinate architectural and interior information with structural, building services and specialist models and drawings.
• Identify clashes, missing information and unresolved interfaces, and track agreed actions through to resolution.
• Follow studio naming, revision control, information exchange and document management procedures.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED
4. Project Coordination and Construction Support
• Coordinate allocated technical matters with consultants, suppliers and specialist subcontractors under the project lead’s direction.
• Resolve interfaces with lighting, acoustics, building services and the fire strategy, including ceiling coordination and maintenance access.
• Review survey and existing building information, identifying discrepancies, constraints and matters requiring further investigation.
• Attend coordination meetings and site visits; record observations, decisions and actions clearly.
• Support responses to requests for information and reviews of shop drawings, technical submissions, samples and proposed substitutions.
• Support snagging, handover and record information within the studio’s agreed appointment and scope.
5. Compliance and Responsible Design
• Apply working knowledge of UK Building Regulations, inclusive design, fire safety and CDM designer responsibilities within your competence.
• Support appointed dutyholders through accurate information and clear records; escalate unresolved technical or compliance concerns.
• Consider buildability, durability, maintenance, accessibility and whole-life performance when developing details and specifications.
• Explore retention, reuse and adaptable construction, supporting responsible material selection and recording relevant technical and environmental evidence.
6. Planning and Commercial Awareness
• Plan allocated work against agreed priorities, deadlines and fee allowances, maintaining accurate timesheets and project records.
• Flag missing inputs, resource pressures, scope changes and likely delays promptly to the project lead.
• Assess alternatives against cost, programme, technical performance and design quality, recording implications for senior review.
7. Digital Working and Studio Contribution
• Learn and use approved digital and AI tools, with training, to support research, information management and efficient delivery. Verify outputs before use.
• Protect client confidentiality and intellectual property, and maintain organised, accessible project files.
• Contribute to the studio’s standard details library, templates and technical resources; share practical learning with colleagues.
• Support junior colleagues on allocated tasks and participate in CPD, mentoring and professional development reviews.
ABOUT YOU
You take pride in how buildings and interiors are put together. You enjoy resolving technical challenges and understand how careful detailing, clear information and effective coordination protect design quality.
You will be:
• Technically capable: able to develop practical construction details and coordinated information for commercial workplace projects.
• Design-aware: sensitive to proportion, materials and spatial quality, with the ability to preserve design intent through technical development.
• Proactive and resourceful: comfortable exploring solutions and taking ownership of defined packages while recognising when guidance is required.
• Collaborative: able to work constructively with architects, interior designers, engineers, contractors and specialists.
• Organised and dependable: able to manage agreed priorities, check your work and communicate risks early.
• Curious and ambitious: keen to develop your technical judgement, share knowledge and improve the way the studio works.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• A relevant qualification in Architectural Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrable professional experience delivering technical packages for commercial workplace interiors and CAT A office projects.
• A portfolio showing coordinated technical drawings, construction details and a practical understanding of office fit-out systems and their interfaces.
• Experience coordinating architectural and interior information with structural, building services and specialist inputs.
• Working knowledge of UK Building Regulations, construction practices and statutory processes relevant to commercial workplace projects.
• Proficiency in Archicad, or strong experience in comparable BIM software with a commitment to learning and working in Archicad.
• Ability to manage defined packages with agreed senior review points, communicate clearly and meet project deadlines.
• The right to work in the UK.
DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Direct Archicad project delivery and consultant model exchange.
• CAT B workplace fit-outs, landlord amenity spaces and office refurbishment or repositioning.
• Architectural projects involving alterations to existing buildings.
• Construction-stage coordination, subcontractor drawing reviews and site experience.
• Specification writing, sustainable material selection, reuse and adaptable design.
• CIAT membership or an interest in progressing towards an appropriate professional qualification.
WHAT WE OFFER
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Office refreshments, including fruit and healthy snacks.
• Flexible start times, starting no later than 10am unless agreed by a Director.
• Time off in lieu at a Director’s discretion following periods of additional hours. We actively discourage excessive working hours.
• A pet-friendly studio, allowing dogs in the workplace.
• Work from home arrangements at a Director’s discretion for specific personal needs.
Parental Leave
• Flexible arrangements for parents with nursery or school-age children.
Additional Holidays
• Birthday leave, with an alternative working day arranged where the birthday falls at a weekend or during a holiday.
• Additional leave between Christmas and New Year when the studio is closed, at the Directors’ discretion.
Career Development
• Opportunities for a trade show or factory visit outside London or abroad, subject to approval and project or development priorities.
• Regular Lunch and Learn sessions, CPD, mentoring and leadership development.
• Opportunities to contribute to award-winning projects, publications and profile-raising activities.
• Personal Development Plan review in Q1 and Professional Development Review in Q3 annually.
• Support for relevant professional membership, including CIAT, by separate agreement.
Team Socials
• Share the Love Fridays: team knowledge sharing from 4.30pm.
• Birthday celebrations, Christmas and summer socials.
Financial
• Discretionary bonuses recognising high performance and commitment to studio values.
• Employee referral bonus: £500 net when a successfully referred colleague passes probation and a further £500 net after one year, subject to scheme terms.
• Merit-based salary reviews reflecting performance and contribution.
Benefits are subject to company policies, eligibility, approval and the financial position of the company. Employment terms and current policies govern individual entitlements.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send your CV and a concise portfolio of no more than 20 pages / 10MB to [email protected].
Email subject: Mid-Level Architectural Technologist Application
Include a commercial workplace or CAT A project, with coordinated technical drawings and selected construction details. Explain your personal contribution, the packages you delivered, the interfaces you resolved and any involvement during construction.
We welcome applications from people of different backgrounds and perspectives. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
Company Name:
Basha-Franklin Design Limited
Location: United Kingdom, LONDON
Contact Name: Rachel Basha
Contact Email: [email protected]
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