Architectural Technologist

The PureGym Way

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We take pride in our people and are dedicated to fostering internal progression. With a strong commitment to diversity, we strive to create an exceptional employee experience and workplace culture. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we ensure that candidates who meet the essential criteria for a role and opt-in to the scheme on their application form are offered interviews.

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What We Offer

• Free nationwide gym membership for you + 1
• Hybrid working model
• A truly flexible working culture
• Personal private healthcare, including digital GP
• Life insurance at 4x your salary
• Company pension contribution
• 25 days of annual leave, plus 1 personal day
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional holiday days
• Access to great learning & development resources
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

The Role

Location: Leeds - Hybrid, 3 days a week
Type: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent

We are on the lookout for an Architectural Technologist to join our dynamic Group Property Development Team!

In this role, you will provide specialist technical support across all property development projects, focusing on both new and existing sites. You'll also contribute to fostering a culture of best practices and continuous improvement within the wider Development team.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Conducting desktop appraisals to assess site suitability for gym conversions.
• Performing initial feasibility studies and risk assessments.
• Evaluating environmental impacts and identifying legal issues.
• Preparing technical drawings and information for feasibility studies and construction projects.
• Creating drawings and information required for planning and statutory consents.
• Analyzing architectural plans, identifying risks, and making amendments using CAD.
• Specifying appropriate technology and tools for projects.
• Preparing 3D visuals/models to aid stakeholder understanding.
• Assisting the Senior Project Architect with technical drawings for design manuals.
• Liaising with architects, surveyors, and other construction professionals.
• Providing technical assistance to architects and design managers.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of gym formats and design standards.
• Ensuring personal development plans are in place.
• Representing the Development function positively and being an ambassador for PureGym.
• Making significant contributions across the Development function.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as an Architectural Technologist.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and ideally Revit.
• Strong understanding of Building Regulations.
• Ideally educated to degree level with a track record of professional development.
• Experience in multi-site property developments at scale.
• Background in customer-facing industries like leisure, retail, or hospitality.
• Passionate about architecture, mathematics, drawing, and design with an eye for detail.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Creative, imaginative, and visionary.
• Proactive, accountable, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communicator, able to convey complex messages simply.
• Commercially astute, evaluating investment decisions with member expectations in mind.
• Member-focused, always striving to enhance the experience for all.
• Process-oriented, identifying and removing waste through lean thinking.
• Able to work cross-functionally to achieve the best outcomes for members and PureGym.
• A passion for fitness and leisure is a plus!
• Willingness to travel as required.

At PureGym, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our mantra is ‘Everybody Welcome’, and we are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strive to ensure our team reflects the diversity of our nation and the millions of gym members we serve.

Note: Qualifications and skills listed are essential criteria for the role, necessary for interview consideration under the Disability Confident Scheme. The volume of eligible applications may affect interview opportunities.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may be withdrawn at any time. We encourage early applications!