At Greenfinch, we believe in fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment, empowering our team to grow and excel in their careers and develop as professionals.

We work hard, we’re professional, but we also like to have fun.

We are always interested to hear from people who think they can help our business grow and cement our position as the “go to” advisers of choice to the tourism, leisure and hospitality sectors.

Current Vacancies

Architectural Technician (RIBA Stage 2)

Location: Oxfordshire-based (remote-friendly, with regular site visits and client meetings)

Type: Permanent, full-time (or part-time by agreement)

Hours: 37.5 hours/week (or pro rata)

Salary: £28,000 – £36,000 per annum, depending on experience

Reports to: Lead Architect / Project Manager

Application deadline: Friday 29 May 2026

About Greenfinch

Greenfinch is a specialist planning, design, and development consultancy with deep expertise in tourism and leisure — including wedding venues, glamping, luxury hotels, and rural estates. Our multidisciplinary team brings together chartered planners, architects, project managers, engineers, and energy specialists with more than 100 years of combined industry experience. We work on projects we’re genuinely proud of, in some of the UK’s most beautiful settings.

The Role

We’re looking for a capable and enthusiastic Architectural Technician to join our growing design team. You’ll focus on RIBA Stage 2 — preparing drawings and documentation for planning applications across a varied portfolio of tourism, hospitality, and rural estate projects. Just as important is your ability to engage confidently with clients: you’ll be a key point of contact, helping to translate ambitious briefs into clear, deliverable design proposals.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop architectural drawings to support planning applications, including site plans, floor plans, elevations, and sections.

• Contribute to design development at RIBA Stage 2, producing high-quality and accurate technical drawings.

• Liaise directly with clients to understand project briefs, communicate design progress, and manage expectations throughout the pre-application and planning stages.

• Coordinate with the wider Greenfinch team — including planners, project managers, and external consultants — to ensure drawings align with planning strategy and project objectives.

• Support the preparation of Design & Access Statements and other planning application documents.

• Attend site visits and client meetings, representing Greenfinch professionally and proactively.

• Maintain accurate project records, drawing registers, and version control.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Architectural Technology (or working towards it).

• Demonstrable experience preparing drawings for planning applications.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp — both are essential to this role.

• Strong communication skills and confidence in a client-facing role.

• Good understanding of the UK planning process and application requirements.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working on rural, leisure, hospitality, or heritage projects.

• Familiarity with RIBA project stages.

• Experience with Lumion for visualisation and rendered presentations.

Core Technical Skills

• AutoCAD — 2D drafting and technical drawing

• SketchUp — 3D modelling and design development

• Architectural drawing production at planning stage

• Design & Access Statement support

• Drawing version control and project administration

What We’re Looking for in You

• Confident and personable — comfortable dealing directly with clients

• Strong attention to detail

• A collaborative team player who brings energy and ideas

• Proactive and self-motivated

• Good time management across multiple live projects

What We Offer

• Salary of £28,000 – £36,000 depending on experience

• Flexible working — remote-friendly with Oxfordshire base

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Workplace pension scheme

• Support for continued professional development (CPD)

• A varied, creative portfolio of projects in genuinely exciting locations

• A small, close-knit team where your contribution is visible and valued

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief covering note telling us a little about yourself and why you’re interested in joining Greenfinch.

Applications close Friday 29 May 2026. We’ll be in touch shortly after.

Email: hello@greenfinchuk.com

Call: 01865 703 151

Web: www.greenfinchuk.com