Architectural Technician

Allstaff; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Glasgow is seeking a Designer/Architectural Technician. The role involves managing architectural projects, producing detailed drawings and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience and expertise in AutoCAD. This full-time position is fully on-site with a focus on delivering high-quality designs and solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, confident using Excel.
• Extensive experience using AutoCAD for producing drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manage individual projects within the architectural setting.
• Produce manufacturing drawings and take-offs for production.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to ensure clarity in details.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong design and analytical skills

Attention to detail

Client service skills

Organisational abilities

Multitasking abilities

Education

Relevant experience in a similar role

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Overview

Allstaff Manufacturing Division are delighted to bring to the market the role of Designer/Architectural Technician for a well established manufacturing company based in Whiteinch, Glasgow. This is fully on site, Monday to Friday 8am or 9am start, 4pm or 5pm finish (37.5 hours per week).

The Designer / Architectural Technician will play a pivotal role within the technical team, ensuring that building details accurately reflect the product solution offered while meeting the required technical specifications. This role involves substituting tender products with internal solutions to develop construction issue details and sections that cover all scenarios, and producing marked-up elevations. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing key details and interfaces that can be scheduled for manufacture and site delivery. Projects will primarily be residential, ranging in size from small-scale single properties with an approximate project size of 5 homes to large-scale multi-storey, multi-phase developments with up to 500 homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Strong understanding of current building regulations and working knowledge of new build façade, windows, or curtain walling.
• Attending and contributing to design meetings, consulting with clients, architects, and contractors, and assisting with technical support.
• Managing individual projects within the architectural setting.
• Liaising with customers, architects, and project managers to ensure all installation and manufacturing details are clearly understood.
• Building and developing construction issue details, including sections, interfaces, and elevations that fully incorporate the product specifications to meet client requirements and allow for sign-off.
• Integrating information provided by the structural engineer into product detail drawings.
• Producing manufacturing drawings, information, and take-offs for production.
• Creating take-offs for sub-contract manufactured components.
• Sharing technical knowledge to reduce costs and delays while ensuring the most effective design methods and concepts.
• Applying value engineering principles to ensure projects remain on budget.
• Understanding the build sequence to ensure smooth on-site delivery.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Strong communication skills in both spoken and written English.
• Strong design and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with qualifications within an architectural setting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, confident using Excel and managing inboxes in Outlook.
• Extensive experience using AutoCAD for producing drawings and technical submissions.
• Ability to interpret, work with, and effectively communicate information taken from technical drawings, specifications, building standards/regulations, and other documentation.
• Excellent client service and communication skills with a proven ability to communicate at all levels, both externally and internally.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Demonstrable experience of working to deadlines.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Experience with Revit / BIM (or similar) is desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of warranty providers such as NHBC and Premier.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person