Architectural Technician

Bloor Homes; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Holiday buy & carry over

Hybrid working (depending on role)

Job summary

Bloor Homes, based at our Measham head office, is seeking an Architectural Technician to join the Design and Technical team. You will produce working drawings for bespoke house types and liaise with regional offices and engineers to ensure accurate planning and construction drawings.

The role requires a background in residential design, a minimum HNC, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Excel, Word and databases. A strong eye for detail and good communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Design and Technical Department in a residential background or new build house-builder.
• Minimum HNC in construction or related subject.
• Computer/IT literate with capability to use Excel, Word and database packages.
• Ability to use AutoCAD.
• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grade 4 or above including maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Producing working drawings for bespoke house types and/or adapting standard house type working drawing in accordance with agreed planning drawings.
• Liaising with the regional offices regarding any queries relating to the planning drawings and working drawing requests.
• Handling site queries when they arise.
• Liaising with structural engineers and other third-party consultants relating to working drawing matters.

Skills

Residential construction experience

Communication skills

Education

HNC in construction or related subject

GCSEs including maths and English

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

Database packages

Job description

We are looking for an Architectural Technician to join us at our Head Office in Measham, Swadlincote.

… But first, why join us?

About Bloor Homes:

We built our first house in 1969. Every possible detail was taken into consideration back then to create a beautiful home. The same is still true today.

We understand that buying a new home is an important decision and that everything, from the location to the build quality, has to stand the test of time for our customers.

As a family-run housebuilder, our team of highly skilled craftspeople ensure care and attention goes into every one of our homes.

Wegive sympatheticconsideration to the areas we buildin to designwelcoming settings withvariety of home types andspace,makingevery effort to preserve natural features and the conservation of wildlife.

Our strong commitment to create homes that our customers are proud to own - and that we would love ourselves or family and friends to live in - is what has always driven us. It’s why we’re proud to be a five-star housebuilder and it’s why we’re dedicated tocreating better life experiences. One home at a time.

What Benefits You Can Expect:

We strongly believe in rewarding and recognising the hard work our employees put in every day which is why in return you can expect to receive the following benefits.

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Holiday buy & carry over
• Competitive bonus scheme
• Company Car/ Car Allowance scheme
• Enhanced Family Policy
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Discount of Microsoft Office products
• Hybrid working (depending on role)
• Life Assurance at 6 times your basic salary
• Employee discount on our Homes and & some building materials
• Employee discount at Triumph Motorcycles Ltd.

What Will Your Day Look Like?

You will be:

• Producing working drawings for bespoke house types and/or adapting standard house type working drawing in accordance
  with agreed planning drawings.
• Liaising with the regional offices regarding any queries relating to the planning drawings and working drawing requests.
• Handling site queries when they arise.
• Liaising with structural engineers and other third-party consultants relating to working drawing matters

Please see the job description for further information.

What You'll Need To Succeed:

• Previous experience in a Design and Technical Department in a residential background or new build house-builder.
• Minimum HNC in construction or related subject.
• Computer / IT literate with capability to use excel, Word and database packages.
• Ability to use AutoCAD.
• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grade 4 or above including maths and English.

Our talent is what sets us aside from our competitors. Working at Bloor Homes, you can expect to be part of a community of exceptionally talented, likeminded people who help to support and develop one another.