Architectural Technician – 1 Year Fixed Term Contract

Mcessex; South Woodham Ferrers; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave 25 days + bank

Hybrid working

Company pension 3%/employee 5%

Bonus scheme (non-contractual)

Training and development

Mentor support

Mileage 55p per mile

Professional memberships

Gym membership discount

Employee counselling

Networking with industry professionals

Job summary

Munday & Cramer seek an intelligent, self-motivated Architectural Design team member to develop CAD drawings for design, detailed design and construction stage details to support project delivery.

Ideal candidate has 2+ years in an architectural setting, with RIBA/CIAT qualification or equivalent, and is proficient in ArchiCAD or AutoCAD. The role involves site surveys, planning and Building Regulations applications and working in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Architectural setting with CAD drawing delivery.
• Ability to deliver design, detailed design and construction stage drawings.
• 3–5 years post-qualification experience preferable.

Responsibilities

• Support design team in delivery of projects with architectural duties.
• Undertake site surveys and measure buildings to develop plans/elevations.
• Prepare design drawings for planning and Building Regulations applications.

Skills

CAD drawings

ArchіCAD

AutoCAD

Office suite

Education

RIBA/CIAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

ArchiCAD

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Munday & Cramer deliver high class multi-disciplinary Project Management, Architecture and Building Surveying services within the Education, Commercial and Residential Sectors throughout London and the surrounding Counties. We believe our ‘professional-led’ approach is unique and over the past 40+ years we have expanded aspects of the company and range of services.

Job Role

We are seeking an intelligent, self-motivated and well-organised individual to complement our Surveying, Architectural and Project Management teams in the day-to-day servicing of our clients. The role will sit within the Architectural Design Team, developing CAD drawings for design, detailed design and construction stage details to support the delivery of projects for our clients.

Previous experience in an Architectural setting with a minimum of 2yrs experience is preferable, with an RIBA, CIAT or equivalent technical qualification.

Responsibilities

Responsible for supporting the design team in the delivery of projects by undertaking a range of architectural duties and ensure the effective and timely delivery.

Carry out site surveys / measured building surveys to record existing information to develop existing building plans / elevations.

Prepare design drawings for Town & Country Planning applications (with minor supervision) for residential, educational and commercial building projects. Submit formal applications to the local authority planning department.

Prepare detailed design drawings for Building Regulation applications (with minor supervision) to demonstrate compliance with the Building Act for residential, educational and commercial building projects. Submit Building Regulations applications to the local authority building control department / approved ‘independent’ building inspector.

Carry out verbal and written communication / administrative tasks relevant to the production of architectural information.

Carry out allocated tasks competently and professionally within determined timescales.

Adhere to agreed Practice procedures and technical standards.

Liaise in a clear, positive and effective manner with colleagues, clients, town planning officers, building control inspectors and contractors.

Deal with client, contractor, town planning officer and building control inspector queries and establish resolutions (with some / minor direction).

Frequent travel from office / home to and from sites will be required.

Qualifications: Completion of relevant RIBA / CIAT qualification desirable or equivalent in full time office-based experience.

These duties and responsibilities are indicative and not exhaustive. We may adjust these from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the company. We may also require you to carry out reasonable alternatives within your role, therefore, we expect you to adopt a flexible approach to your role.

Skills and Knowledge Required for this Role

Experience of preparing CAD drawings for design, detailed design and construction stage drawings.

Experience of submitting statutory applications for Town & Country Planning Applications and Building Regulations Applications.

Knowledge of Planning Legislation and Building Regulations Act (Approved Documents).

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and ArchiCAD or AutoCAD.

The ability to produce accurate and consistent quality documents which meet client and business requirements / QA audit.

Highly organised with effective time management skills to meet project timescales and the ability to perform successfully in a challenging work environment, whilst maintaining attention to detail.

Experience of working in a customer / client facing role

Ability to communicate confidently and professionally with clients, contractors and consultants and working to deadlines, acting with integrity, and maintaining confidentiality.

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and presentation skills.

Able to work under own initiative, having good decision-making skills and keen sense of responsibility, with a “can-do” attitude and approach to work.

Appropriate educational background demonstrating good levels of numeracy and literacy

Current / Valid Full UK Driving License

Recognised professional qualification RIBA, CIAT or equivalent other.

Knowledge / use of ArchiCAD.

3 – 5 years post qualification experience in a similar / related role.

Working at Munday & Cramer

Munday & Cramer believes that our staff are our greatest asset.

Established originally as a small family run business, during our growth we have continually strived to create an environment that looks after the wellbeing of all, delivers learning and development opportunities with inclusion and diversity being paramount. Munday & Cramer is an equal opportunities employer.

Encouraging positive wellbeing is a key priority and it has always been our ambition for Munday & Cramer to be more than just somewhere you come to work.

Munday & Cramer remain fully committed to the promotion of a work-life balance for all Employees and as a result, we operate agile and hybrid models of working.

Be part of a friendly and encouraging team environment is fundamental to us along with benefits designed to engage and support our employees.

Benefits

• Enhanced annual leave allowance of 25 days per year plus bank holidays, with an incremental increase to 28 days.
• Christmas shutdown period.
• Company pension scheme – M+C contribute 3% / employee 5%
• Non-contractual bonus scheme, based on business performance
• Pension bonus waive
• Enjoy flexible hybrid methods of working
• Training and development opportunities
• Dedicated mentor
• Business mileage payable at 55p per mile
• Professional membership subscription
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee telephone counselling service
• Gain opportunities to network with industry professionals

These positions are overseen by Rachel Ruffle, our dedicated HR Business Support Manager, who is leading this recruitment campaign.