Architectural Technician/Senior Architectural Technician

Fawkes and Reece; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Development opportunities to progress

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group are seeking an Architectural Technician to join their Technical team in West Yorkshire. Reporting to the Architectural Manager, the role supports residential developments from conception through to adoption, coordinating with planners, NHBC portals, consultants and suppliers to deliver compliant technical packages.

The role emphasizes producing drawings, coordinating design solutions, and ensuring Building Regulation approvals while maintaining high standards across multiple

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in related disciplines.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Experience within a technical, architectural or residential development environment.
• Strong understanding of residential construction and house type design.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of Building Regulations, technical standards and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of the Building Safety Act, duty holder responsibilities and design risk management principles.
• Awareness of Gateway processes and Golden Thread requirements.
• Experience preparing drawings, reports, schedules, specifications and visualisations.
• Experience supporting residential development proposals and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Experience coordinating technical information across internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural and technical support to regional and site-based teams.
• Prepare and coordinate working drawings, technical details and bespoke design solutions.
• Coordinate specialist consultants and suppliers, integrating requirements into technical drawing packages.
• Secure Building Regulation approvals and support planning compliance activities.
• Procure and manage surveys, landscaping information and technical documentation.
• Produce information to support Legal and Sales teams, including deed plans.
• Ensure all technical information is accurate, compliant and issued to the relevant stakeholders.
• Support compliance with Building Regulations, Building Safety Act requirements, Gateway processes and Golden Thread principles.

Skills

AutoCAD

Residential design

Stakeholder management

Communication

Building Regulations

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in related discipline

Job description

Reference: VAC-365356_1794474418
Posted: November 12, 2026

We are on the look out for Architects of all levels who are interested in joining a growing house builder based in West Yorkshire.

Reporting to the Architectural Manager/Technical Manager, the Architectural Technician plays a pivotal role within the Technical team, supporting the successful delivery of residential developments from conception through to adoption.

This varied position acts as a key point of contact for Planning and NHBC portals, document management systems and technical administration processes, while providing architectural and technical support across multiple projects. Working closely with internal teams, consultants, suppliers and regulatory authorities, you will help ensure developments are delivered efficiently, compliantly and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide architectural and technical support to regional and site-based teams.
• Prepare and coordinate working drawings, technical details and bespoke design solutions.
• Coordinate specialist consultants and suppliers, integrating requirements into technical drawing packages.
• Secure Building Regulation approvals and support planning compliance activities.
• Procure and manage surveys, landscaping information and technical documentation.
• Produce information to support Legal and Sales teams, including deed plans.
• Ensure all technical information is accurate, compliant and issued to the relevant stakeholders.
• Support compliance with Building Regulations, Building Safety Act requirements, Gateway processes and Golden Thread principles.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in related disciplines.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Experience within a technical, architectural or residential development environment.
• Strong understanding of residential construction and house type design.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of Building Regulations, technical standards and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of the Building Safety Act, duty holder responsibilities and design risk management principles.
• Awareness of Gateway processes and Golden Thread requirements.
• Experience preparing drawings, reports, schedules, specifications and visualisations.
• Experience supporting residential development proposals and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Experience coordinating technical information across internal and external stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated technical professional to join a collaborative team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality residential developments within a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

What we offer

• Company Pension Scheme
• Development opportunities to progress your career