Architectural assistant average salary

Architectural and town planning technicians

£30,322

£29,152

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Job info

Architectural and town planning technicians perform a variety of technical support functions to assist architects and planners with the design of buildings and the layout of urban and rural areas.

Investigates proposed design with regard to practicality, cost and use;
Prepares building plans, drawings and specifications for use by contractors
Liaises with engineers and building contractors regarding technical construction problems and attends site meetings on behalf of architect;
Surveys land and property uses and prepares report for planning authority;
Issues development permits as authorised;
Checks that completed work conforms to specifications.

Entry requirements

Entrants possess a variety of qualifications including GCSEs/S grades, a BTEC/SQA award, an Advanced GNVQ/GSVQ Level III or a degree. Professional qualifications are available and membership to professional institutions may be required for some posts.