Potential earnings
£43,276.46
Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants direct or undertake the planning of the layout and the co-ordination of plans for the development of urban and rural areas, provide architectural design services, and negotiate and manage the development from conception to completion of construction projects and lead on a variety of technical functions and solutions in the design of buildings and the layout of urban and rural areas.
Main tasks
- Chartered architectural technologists specialise in design, underpinned by building science, engineering and technology applied to architecture within projects..
- Provides expert advice on issues related to planning and development, including practical, regulatory, legal and statutory matters.
- Liaises with engineers and building contractors regarding technical construction problems and attends site meetings, as the lead consultant or as part of the team..
- Surveys land uses and prepares report for planning authority and issues development permits as authorised.
- Prepares designs, building plans and drawings for use by contracts and investigates proposed design with regard to practicality, cost and use.
- Evaluates and advises on refurbishment, recycling and deconstruction of buildings.
- Monitors compliance with design, statutory, and professional requirements, administers contracts and certification, carries out design stage risk assessments and manages health and safety.
- Develops construction project briefs and design programmes and advises clients on methods project procurement, environmental, regulatory, legal and contractual issues and assesses environmental impact.
- Examines and evaluates development proposals, consults statutory bodies and other interested parties to ensure that local interests are catered for and recommends acceptance, modification or rejection drafts and presents graphic and narrative plans affecting the use of public and private land, housing and transport facilities.
- Analyses information to establish the nature, extent, growth rate and likely development requirements of the area.
Source: Office for National Statistics.
Salary and earnings
Average earnings
£24,826.99
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Skills & knowledge
The top 5 most important skills and knowledge requirements relevant to this career.
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Geography
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
What course level do I need to study?
The level of study required will vary with each job, sector and company. The table below shows the level of study achieved by those currently working in this career choice.
Educational requirements: Level 4 NVQ; Intermediate, DipHE, DipFE
Source: Office for National Statistics.
| Level of study | Percentage achieved |
|---|---|
| Level 2 | 1% |
| Level 3 | 7% |
| Level 4-5 (Higher Education) | 2% |
| Level 6 (Bachelors) | 45% |
| Level 7 (Masters or equivalent) | 43% |
| Level 8 (Doctorate) | 2% |
Source: Labour Force Survey (LFS) data.
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