Architectural Technician

SeaGate Homes; Spalding; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

23 Days Holiday (which increases with)

Training and skills development

Job summary

SeaGate Homes is seeking a full-time Architectural Technician to join its design team in Spalding. You will produce planning drawings, support site layouts, and prepare documentation for planning submissions while working closely with the technical team.

The role requires AutoCAD LT proficiency, MS Office skills, and familiarity with Building Regulations. There is a clear path for progression within a supportive private home-builder environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD LT
• Ability to use Microsoft Word & Excel
• Experience with 3D software (SketchUp) and rendering tools preferred
• Understanding of Building Regulations & NHBC or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Produce planning drawings ready for submission
• Assist in developing site layouts for feasibility and planning submission
• Prepare supporting documentation for planning applications
• Prepare Building Regulation compliance drawings & supporting information
• Produce house type working drawings, external works, electrical layouts and conveyancing drawings
• Revise layouts/house type drawings and re-issue to site construction team
• Assist in issuing information to site
• Collaborate with internal departments
• Opportunity for progression

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Team player

Self-motivated

Willing to learn

Tools

AutoCAD LT

Microsoft Office

SketchUp

Lumion

Photoshop

Job description

We are looking to recruit a full time/permanent Architectural Technician to work within our design team. (37.5 hours per week)

You will be based at our recently refurbished office in Spalding.

The Role:

• Work alongside and support other members of the technical team
• Produce planning drawings ready for submission
• Assist in the developing and preparing of site layouts using the standard range of house types in preparation for feasibility and planning submission
• Assist in producing supporting documentation for planning applications
• Assist in the preparation of Building Regulation compliance drawings & supporting information to achieve Building Regulation approval
• Production of house type working drawings, external works, electrical layouts and conveyancing drawings
• Revise and update layouts/house type drawings as required and re-issue to the site construction team
• Assist in the issuing of information to site
• Collaboratively work with other internal departments
• * Opportunity for progression *

The Person:

• Be proficient in AutoCAD LT
• Computer / IT literate capable of using Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)
• Preferably although not essential able to use a 3D software / modelling / Rendering package such as SketchUp, and Lumion
• Preferably although not essentially able to use Photoshop to produce house type elevations and street scenes.
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Have a basic understanding of the Building Regulations & NHBC or equivalent Standards, though will develop this skill.
• Be a team player with a can‑do attitude, but also self‑motivated and comfortable working on own initiative.
• Willing to learn, be flexible and get involved with a wide range of tasks.

Our Company and Benefits:

It is our forward thinking and strong team that has made us one of the largest private home builders in Lincolnshire. The team have passion for our business and work hard, and in return, we are respected and well rewarded. For those with a desire to progress their careers, we are very happy to support, mentor, upskill, and train them. There are always opportunities to work your way up within the team through ambition, dedication, and motivation.

As part of working for Seagate Homes, and specifically for this role, we offer:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• 23 Days Holiday (which increases with time)
• Training and skills development as required/desired.

If you feel that you have the qualifications, skills and drive to carry out the above role and would like to be part of our professional and friendly team, we would love to hear from you.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and must be able to demonstrate this with the relevant documentation.

We are not accepting recruitment agency applications at present.