Architectural Technician

Sureserve Group; Livingston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits scheme

32 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Sureserve Group is seeking an Architectural Technician to join our design team delivering renewable energy upgrades across the UK. You will prepare building warrants and planning applications while collaborating with a supportive team that values quality and environment.

You’ll work on External Wall Insulation projects, stay compliant with UK planning requirements, and manage CAD and Revit drawings across multiple properties, ensuring accurate records and timely submissions.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND/BSc Hons in Architectural Technology.
• Knowledge of insulation measures and thermal bridging in EWI/IWI/RIR/FRI/UFI.
• Experience with Building Notices, Building Warrants and Planning Applications across the UK.
• Advanced knowledge of Revit and CAD.
• Basic knowledge of renewables (PV and ASHP).
• Ability to prioritise multiple applications and meet deadlines.
• Well organised with up-to-date drawings and records across concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drawings and plans for building warrant applications for EWI and renewable upgrades.
• Track live applications and submit amendments or new applications for additional properties.
• Keep drawings and paperwork for warrants up to date and liaise with authorities.
• Issue up-to-date drawings and specifications to the contract team.
• Respond to local authority queries on planning and warrants.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Education

HNC/HND/BSc Hons in Architectural Technology

Tools

Revit

CAD

Job description

At Sureserve, excellence is our standard. Our team of nearly 900 professionals delivers asset and energy services across the UK. Our mission is to improve life in the communities we serve by improving the spaces where people live, work and gather.

Join a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive design team as an Architectural Technician delivering renewable energy upgrades across the UK. You’ll play a key role in preparing building warrant and planning applications while growing alongside a team that values quality, environment, and working together. If you have a background in retrofit, come help us build a greener future.

The remit:

• Prepare drawings and plans for building warrant applications covering External Wall Insulation and other renewable upgrades, including solar panels and ASHP installs

• Track the progress of live applications and submit amendments or new applications for additional properties and projects, keeping CAD and Revit drawings to quality standards

• Keep drawings and paperwork for statutory building warrants up to date, liaise with the relevant bodies and arrange investigatory works and testing

• Issue up-to-date drawings and specifications to the operational contract team

• Respond to local authority queries on planning and building warrant applications

Required Skills & Experience

• HNC/HND/BSc Hons in Architectural Technology

• Knowledge of insulation measures and thermal bridge (EWI/IWI/RIR/FRI/UFI)

• Experience with Building Notices, Building Warrants, Planning Applications across UK including Listed Building Consents

• Advanced knowledge of Revit / Cad

• Basic knowledge of renewables (PV & ASHP)

• Strong time management, with the ability to prioritise multiple applications and meet submission deadlines

• Well organised, with the ability to keep drawings, documents and application records accurate and up to date across concurrent jobs

What we Offer:

• Up to £30,000 base

• Career stability with a growing organisation.

• Pension scheme, Life assurance & access to flexible benefits scheme.

• 32 days annual leave (Inc. statutory bank holidays, Christmas/New Year Closure!)

• Employee Assistance Programme with 24 hours telephone and online access

• Access to Flexible Benefits Scheme (including discount to retailers, bike to work scheme and many more).

Working with an Equal Opportunity Employer

Sureserve is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate individual differences and believe that they contribute to our collective success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Please note, Eligibility to work in the UK is required, and candidates will undergo employment screening prior to starting employment