Assistant Architectural Technician

Bellway Homes Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading house builder is seeking an Assistant Architectural Technician to support their architectural team in Brighton. This is an office-based role requiring regular travel to development sites. The ideal candidate should have a degree or HNC/HND in a relevant field, be familiar with Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD, and possess strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus, pension, and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday

Access to discounts portal

Qualifications

• Experience with Autodesk Revit & AutoCAD is desirable.
• Housing sector experience in a technical/architectural function is a plus.
• Knowledge of building regulations and current NHBC standards.

Responsibilities

• Support architectural technician team with projects and tasks.
• Produce working pack drawings and maintain divisional details.
• Attend site-based meetings and respond to information requests.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Proficient IT skills

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Construction/Architectural Technology

CSCS card or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are working towards becoming a more inclusive employer that values and respects individual differences in the workplace.

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our West Midlands Division is looking to recruit an Assistant Architectural Technician to join the Division’s Technical team.

The Role

The role of Assistant Architectural Technician will be to support the architectural technician team and the wider business including our Construction, Commercial and Sales teams in the execution of construction projects through ongoing support and timely delivery of accurate architectural and technical information.

Principle accountabilities of the role include:

• Work alongside senior team members to gain relevant experience in day-to-day duties
• Support with the production of working pack drawings
• Support with the development & maintenance of divisional details and specifications
• Support the upkeep of our Drawing Management system
• Support site teams and colleagues with information requests
• Attend site‑based meetings / audit as and when required
• Keep up to date with CDM and CPD responsibilities specific to the role
• Maintain up to date with legislation and regulations as well as understanding future regulations that are coming into effect within the industry

Experience

• Experience of working with Autodesk Revit & AutoCAD is desirable – training could be provided where required
• Previous housing sector experience in a technical / architectural function is desirable
• Knowledge of building regulations and current NHBC standards

Qualifications and Training

• Qualified to degree level or HNC/HND in a Construction / Architectural Technology subject with relevant experience, or working towards this status
• CSCS card or equivalent
• Current full UK driving licence

Skills and Aptitude

• Strong communication, listening, presentation skills and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to express basic technical information in a clear and concise manner
• Methodical, conscientious, organised and works to deliver high standards
• Ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to problem‑solve and delegate effectively
• Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems
• Committed to diversity and inclusion

Working Conditions

Office based role with regular travel to development sites and for meetings.

Willing to be flexible in respect to day‑to‑day duties and hours worked.

In return we can offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Access to discounts and benefits portal
• ShareSave Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life assurance
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Earn and Learn Opportunities

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.