Architectural Technician

Proactive Movement; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housebuilder based in Bury St Edmunds is seeking an Architectural Technician. In this role, you will prepare and submit major planning applications, manage on-site projects, and liaise with planners. The ideal candidate will have experience in a design and technical department, hold a minimum HNC in construction, and be proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. Competitive salary and hybrid working options are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Company Car/ Car Allowance scheme

Life Assurance at 6 times your basic salary

Employee discount on homes and materials

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Design and Technical Department in a residential background.
• Capability to use Excel, Word, and database packages.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit major planning applications.
• Manage projects on site.
• Liaise with planners on planning-related matters.

Skills

AutoCAD

Computer / IT literacy

Project management

Education

Minimum HNC in construction or related subject

5 GCSEs including maths and English

Job description

We are looking for an Architectural Technician to join us at our Eastern Regional Office based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

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.

We give sympathetic consideration to the areas we build in to design welcoming settings with a variety of home types and space, making every 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 to creating better life experiences. One home at a time.

What Benefits You Can Expect

• 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?

As an Architectural Technician, you will be involved in the preparation and submission of major planning applications in line with the Region's budget. You will have the pleasure of seeing these developments come to life and ultimately become people's homes. We'll support you with great benefits, training, and development opportunities so join us and become part of something more satisfying from day one.

You Will Also Be

• Production of relevant plans and documents in support of planning submissions.
• Managing projects on site.
• Handling queries when they arise.
• Liaising with planners on planning-related matters as and when required.

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, like-minded people who help to support and develop one another.

If our Architectural Technician role sounds like the perfect role for you, please apply now and get your career started with us today.