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August 11, 2026

CSY Architects are currently seeking an experienced Architectural Technologist or Architectural Designer to join our employee-owned practice.  We are particularly interested in adding to our growing expertise in energy, sustainability and retrofit projects, and accreditation in these areas would be of particular interest.

CSY Architects are a design-led practice, operating from four studios, in Fife, the Lothians, the Borders, and Northumberland.  The practice is the result of four existing practices having merged, the oldest of which was formed in 1963.  The practice works across a wide range of sectors, from domestic to housing developments, hospitality and community projects.  We have a particular passion for community-led projects and for the adaptive reuse of existing buildings, supported by team members with conservation accreditation and energy calculation qualifications.  We are seeking to build upon this by adding to the team.  The role could be based at any of our office locations.

Role Description

We are presently looking for a talented, innovative, experienced Technologist or Designer to work closely with our existing team of across our four offices, serving projects throughout the UK.  The ideal candidate will be passionate about architecture and have experience of delivery from the early design stages, through technical development and on the construction phase.  The role will also include energy calculations and advising other members of the team on the application of these principles.  A portfolio of real completed projects should be provided when applying.

Candidate Characteristics

• Honours Degree in relevant subject, plus energy related qualifications e.g. OCDEA (SAP & EPC), Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) and PAS 2035 Retrofit Assessor.
• Excellent graphic, written and verbal presentation ability.
• AutoCad, Revit and energy calculation software.
• Experience throughout job stages, including execution on site.
• Skills in proactive communication and information coordination.
• Highly organized with great attention to detail and strong record-keeping skills.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet client deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of the wider team.
• Up to date technical knowledge. Understanding of and ability to apply current building standards throughout the design process.

CSY considers our people to be our greatest asset, and this is represented through our Employee Ownership Trust, which owns the majority share of the business.  We place great emphasis on attracting, retaining and developing the best talent and exploring design together.  We place value on the quality of everyone’s ideas and the contribution our team make to our open and collaborative culture.  We encourage innovation and creativity to enable exceptional design outcomes.

CSY Architects is an equal opportunities employer.  We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring that everyone in our team has the opportunity to thrive and excel.

Application Process

If you think this could be the opportunity for you, we look forward to receiving your CV and a concise sample of your most exciting work (maximum file size of 5MB).

Please email your application to careers@csyarchitects.com quoting “AT Application” in the subject line.

It is likely that interviews will take place at our Lothians studio in Dalkeith.  If you require an alternative route or reasonable adjustments to attend an interview (virtually or in person), we would be happy to help.

Given the anticipated level of interest, we may not be able to respond to every application received, but we thank you for your interest in the role and in working for CSY Architects.

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