Architectural Technician
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3120 (98% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Reds10 is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3120 CAD, drawing and architectural technicians Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Reds10 bring together design, manufacturing and delivery to build better homes, schools, hospitals and vital infrastructure. Precision engineering, stringent quality control and more efficient use of materials mean better buildings. Less waste and smarter design mean better environmental outcomes.
We’re looking for a talented Architectural Technician to join our growing design team in our 50-acre site in Driffield, Yorkshire – the UK’s largest off-site manufacturing facility. This is a key role within our end-to-end design and build business, where you’ll help shape how we deliver efficient, buildable, and high-quality designs.
Working closely with architects and the wider design team, you’ll be responsible for developing and maintaining Revit families, templates, and standard details, helping to drive consistency, quality, and innovation across our projects. You’ll also play an important role in factory testing and sampling, ensuring our designs are practical and deliverable.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Creating, developing, and maintaining design standards and technical documentation
- Producing and ensuring compliance of Reds10 standard details
- Managing and improving our Revit families, templates, and design libraries
- Supporting project teams with timely and accurate technical information
- Collaborating with architects, engineers, and site/factory teams to resolve technical challenges
- Driving continuous improvement in design processes and workflows
- Coordinating across disciplines using BIM360 and Autodesk AEC tools (Revit-based)
- Managing documentation and workflows through the Common Data Environment (CDE)
- Carrying out and documenting factory testing and samples
- Exploring new tools and methods to improve efficiency and drawing production
What We’re Looking For
- Strong experience with Revit and BIM workflows
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure designs are efficient, coordinated, and buildable
- Maintain and enhance our standard details system
- Ensure compliance with:
- Building Regulations
- Building Bulletins
- Fire Safety Standards
- The Building Safety Act
- Support continuous improvement in design quality and delivery
- Uphold company standards, procedures, and ISO requirements
Why Join Us?
- Be part of an innovative design and build environment
- Play a central role in shaping best practice and technical standards
- Work with cutting-edge BIM and digital design tools
- Collaborate with a passionate, forward-thinking team
If you’re a detail-oriented Architectural Technician who enjoys improving systems, solving problems, and driving design excellence, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note that this role will require Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance as part of our recruitment process
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Reds10, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
CAD, drawing and architectural technicians (SOC 3120) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~46k in sample- Middle half £28,756–41,964
- Median £34,632
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Reds10 holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3120 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.