Annual Salary
£25,000 to £50,000
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.
As an architectural technologist, 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 do a degree or postgraduate course like architectural technology or architectural design and technology, accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT).
Employers may also accept a foundation degree, or higher national certificate or diploma in a similar subject.
If you choose the non-degree route, you'll need to demonstrate you have the right skills and knowledge, if you want to become a member of CIAT at a later stage.
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 after completing your studies.
You'll usually need:
You could apply for an apprenticeship, which would give you some of the relevant skills and knowledge needed for this job. It could also act as a stepping stone onto further training to qualify.
The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) approves the following:
These apprenticeships take between 3 and 4 years to complete, and are a mix of training on the job and off-site study.
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 might accept equivalent qualifications in engineering or construction, for example the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment. Courses in 3D design could also be useful.
Experience in computer-aided design or working in the construction industry could 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.
You'll find more details about becoming an architectural technologist through the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists.
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With qualifications and experience, you could take steps to qualify as a Chartered Architectural Technologist, which recognises your skills and expertise.
You might also register to specialise in heritage conservation or environmental work.
You could move into management, work as a consultant or set up your own practice. Research and teaching in higher education could be another option.
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: