Archivists and curators
£50,057
Average salary
41 hours
Average weekly hours
0.95%
Unemployment rate
Definition: Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 2452
Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants direct or undertake the planning of the layout and the co-ordination of plans for the development of urban and rural areas, provide architectural design services, and negotiate and manage the development from conception to completion of construction projects and lead on a variety of technical functions and solutions in the design of buildings and the layout of urban and rural areas.
Common tasks include:
- analyses information to establish the nature, extent, growth rate and likely development requirements of the area
- examines and evaluates development proposals, consults statutory bodies and other interested parties to ensure that local interests are catered for and recommends acceptance, modification or rejection drafts and presents graphic and narrative plans affecting the use of public and private land, housing and transport facilities
- develops construction project briefs and design programmes and advises clients on methods project procurement, environmental, regulatory, legal and contractual issues and assesses environmental impact
- monitors compliance with design, statutory, and professional requirements, administers contracts and certification, carries out design stage risk assessments and manages health and safety
- evaluates and advises on refurbishment, recycling and deconstruction of buildings
- prepares designs, building plans and drawings for use by contracts and investigates proposed design with regard to practicality, cost and use
- surveys land uses and prepares report for planning authority and issues development permits as authorised
- liaises with engineers and building contractors regarding technical construction problems and attends site meetings, as the lead consultant or as part of the team.
- provides expert advice on issues related to planning and development, including practical, regulatory, legal and statutory matters
- Chartered architectural technologists specialise in design, underpinned by building science, engineering and technology applied to architecture within projects.
Qualifications
Entrants possess a variety of qualifications including GCSEs/S grades, a BTEC/SQA award, an Honours or Masters degree. Membership of professional institutions may be required for some posts. To gain professional status an accredited Honours degree or postgraduate qualification is usually required, as well as continuing professional development. Chartered Architectural Technologists must join the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists and satisfy its’ education, practice and professional standards to qualify via an accredited honours degree or equivalent, monitored and assessed practical experience and pass a professional interview. Town planners are also required to complete at least two years of work experience.
*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.
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Alternative & related job titles: Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants
Architectural consultant Chartered architectural technologist Construction planner Planning officer (building construction ) Town planner
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Breaking down the official government big data sources by gender, age and region. Hours and pay data based on full time equlivalent roles.
Breakdown by gender
£70,393
Female average annual salary
£39,107
Male average annual salary
39
Female average weekly hours
42
Male average weekly hours
Average pay per hour: Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants
Workforce gender: Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants
Breakdown by region
£55,271
South East (England) - highest annual average salary
£45,364
South West (England) - lowest annual average salary
47
Wales - Highest average weekly hours
38
London - Lowest average weekly hours
Average pay per week (£): Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants
Average weekly hours by UK region/nation: Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants
Breakdown by age
20 years
Lowest annual salary (£21,900)
years
Highest annual salary (£0) at this age