Architectural Technician

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% bonus

Company pension

Holiday buy/sell

Office-based position

Part-time considered

Job summary

Conrad Consulting Ltd is seeking an Architectural Technician for a growing Yorkshire housebuilder, based in Pontefract. The role targets candidates with about 2–3 years’ experience on high-volume residential schemes, joining an expanding in-house team to manage technical drawings, site layouts and construction details.

Ideal applicants will be proficient in AutoCAD, have UK Building Regulations knowledge, and be comfortable taking on increasing responsibility within a developing department.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' relevant architectural or technical experience.
• Experience on multi-unit new-build housing developments.
• Strong AutoCAD proficiency to produce accurate drawings.
• Good knowledge of UK Building Regulations and residential detailing.
• Experience producing house types, site layouts and construction details.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop standard house type drawings and technical site layouts.
• Produce technical drawing packages using AutoCAD with accuracy.
• Coordinate group working drawings, housing matrices and schedules.
• Prepare construction details per Building Regulations.
• Review subcontractor and supplier drawings for coordination.
• Support delivery of multiple residential developments simultaneously.
• Liaise with internal departments, consultants and subcontractors to resolve queries.
• Ensure drawings are accurate, coordinated, and issued per project needs.
• Work independently with final reviews by senior staff.
• Contribute to in-house architectural standards and processes.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Multi-unit housing

Attention to detail

Independent working

Education

AT degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Architectural Technician to join a growing regional housebuilder based in Pontefract, West Yorkshire.

As part of an exciting period of expansion, the business is investing in the development of its own in-house architectural team, creating an excellent opportunity for an Architectural Technician with around 2-3 years' experience to become an integral part of this growing department.

Working on a portfolio of new-build residential developments, typically ranging from 15-50 units across Yorkshire, the successful candidate will support the architectural team with the preparation and coordination of technical information, house types, site layouts and construction detailing.

This opportunity would particularly suit an Architectural Technician who has already gained valuable experience working on multiple-unit residential developments and is now looking for greater responsibility, autonomy and long-term career progression within a housebuilding environment.

With the business continuing to expand its internal architectural capabilities, there is genuine scope for the successful candidate to develop their career and take on increasing responsibility as the team grows.

Working closely with the wider architectural and technical team, responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and developing standard house type drawings, technical site layouts and detailed construction information.
• Producing accurate technical drawing packages using AutoCAD.
• Assisting with the preparation and coordination of group working drawings, housing matrices and development schedules.
• Preparing construction details and technical documentation in accordance with current Building Regulations.
• Reviewing and checking subcontractor and specialist supplier drawings to ensure technical accuracy and design coordination.
• Supporting the architectural team with the delivery of multiple residential developments simultaneously.
• Liaising with internal departments, external consultants and subcontractors to resolve technical queries.
• Ensuring drawings and technical information are accurate, coordinated and issued in accordance with project requirements.
• Working independently on allocated tasks, with senior colleagues providing final drawing reviews prior to issue.
• Contributing to the continued development of the company's in-house architectural standards and processes.

About You

We are particularly interested in hearing from Architectural Technicians who have gained around 2-3 years' experience working on new-build residential developments, either within a housebuilder or an architectural practice specialising in housing.

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Approximately 2-3 years' relevant architectural or technical experience.
• Essential experience working on multi-unit new-build housing developments, rather than solely individual dwellings, domestic extensions or one-off residential projects.
• Strong AutoCAD proficiency, with the ability to produce accurate technical drawings independently.
• A good working knowledge of UK Building Regulations and residential construction detailing.
• Experience producing or assisting with house types, technical site layouts, working drawings and construction details.
• An understanding of housing schedules, drawing coordination and technical documentation.
• The confidence and technical ability to work with minimal supervision, subject to final checking and approval.
• Strong attention to detail, good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Relevant HNC, HND or Degree qualifications in Architectural Technology or a related discipline would be advantageous.

Revit experience would be beneficial but is not essential, as the business is currently transitioning towards Revit and developing its BIM capabilities.

Salary & Benefits

• £33,000 - £36,000 depending on experience.
• 10% bonus scheme.
• Company pension.
• Holiday buy and sell scheme.
• Full-time, office-based position with part-time arrangements also considered.
• Opportunity to gain valuable exposure to a variety of new-build residential developments.
• Involvement in the establishment and continued growth of an in-house architectural department.
• Genuine long-term career progression as the business and architectural team expand.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Unlike joining an established architectural department with a rigid structure, this position offers the chance to become involved at an early stage in the development of a growing in-house team.

The successful candidate will benefit from working alongside experienced architectural professionals while enjoying a good degree of independence and responsibility for their own technical workload.

For an Architectural Technician with a solid grounding in new-build housing who is looking to take the next step in their career, this represents an excellent opportunity to grow alongside an ambitious and expanding Yorkshire housebuilder.