Annual Salary
£20,000 to £60,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Architectural technologists manage all stages of the technical design and planning process of building projects.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings; away from home
There will be
2.4% more Architectural technologist jobs in 2027.
You could:
You could work on a construction site, in an office, at a client's business or at a client's home.
You can get into this job through:
You can improve your job prospects by taking an HNC, foundation degree, degree or master's qualification approved or accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists.
Some courses may include a 12-month industry placement. This is a good way to get practical experience and make contacts, which may help when looking for work.
You'll usually need:
You could take an apprenticeship approved by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT). This will give you some of the relevant skills and knowledge to work towards this role. Apprenticeships include:
You'll usually need:
Employers may take you on as a trainee if you have 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and 2 A levels, in subjects like maths, science, IT and technology.
They may accept equivalent qualifications in engineering or construction, for example the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment. Level 3 courses in 3D design could also be useful.
Any experience you have using computer-aided design or working in the construction industry can help you get into this career.
When you've completed an approved course you can apply for associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists. This allows you to complete the professional qualification stage of your training.
You'll find more details about becoming an architectural technologist through the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists.
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Once you have at least 2 years' work experience, you can work towards Chartered Membership of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists.
With experience you could move into management, work as a consultant or set up your own practice. You could also work in universities or research.
Any experience you have using computer-aided design or working in the construction industry can help you get into this career.
When you've completed an approved course you can apply for associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists. This allows you to complete the professional qualification stage of your training.
You'll find more details about becoming an architectural technologist through the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists.
You'll need: