Assistant Architectural Technologist

Croudace Homes Limited; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional housebuilder in the Southeast of England is seeking an Assistant Architectural Technologist to prepare detailed house type designs and ensure compliance with technical requirements. The ideal candidate has a relevant qualification or significant experience, excellent IT skills including knowledge of Autocad, and problem-solving capabilities. This role offers great benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus birthday off

Generous Pension Scheme

Discretionary performance bonus

Flexible working options

Discounted gym membership

Private Bupa healthcare

Mental health support

Life assurance cover

Qualifications

• Qualified up to at least HNC level or a minimum of 4 years relevant work experience.
• Working towards CIAT.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue detailed house type designs in line with the agreed programme.
• Ensure compliance with technical designs by working closely with site.

Skills

Excellent IT skills including Autocad

Knowledge of current building regulations

Ability to produce detailed working drawings

Creative problem solving skills

Organised & structured approach to work

Education

HNC level qualification or 4 years relevant work experience

Job description

Who are Croudace Homes?

Croudace Homes is a family owned housebuilder with a proud heritage dating back to 1946. Operating across the Southeast of England from our regional offices in Caterham, Letchworth, and Theale, we are committed to building high quality homes and careers.

We believe that a solid foundation starts with the right people. Fostering a culture of open communication, respect & continuous growth, we listen to our people, celebrate contributions at every level, and provide meaningful development opportunities. With a strong focus on wellbeing and work‑life balance, we create an environment where our employees feel valued, motivated, and empowered to succeed – because when our people thrive, so does our business. We are proud of our low staff turnover and long employee tenures, reflecting the positive experience of working at Croudace.

Assistant Architectural Technologist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Architectural Technologist to join our professional Technical Team based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire.

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Technical Manager, your primary responsibility will be to prepare and issue detailed house type designs in line with the agreed programme. These designs must meet the Company’s standards as well as all relevant regulatory and technical requirements. You will work closely with site, attending when required, to oversee projects and ensure compliance with technical designs.

Skills & knowledge you’ll bring

• Qualified up to at least HNC level or a minimum of 4 years relevant work experience.
• Excellent IT skills including awareness of packages such as Autocad.
• Knowledge of current building regulations and NHBC requirements.
• Ability to produce detailed working drawings.
• Working towards CIAT.
• Creative problem solving skills, and an organised & structured approach to work.

Why join Croudace?

• 26 days holiday, increasing with service, plus an additional day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Generous Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• Discretionary bonus to recognise your performance and contribution.
• Flexible working options, offering greater control over your hours and location.
• Wellbeing benefits: discounted gym membership, a health cash plan (with cover for children), private Bupa healthcare (based on role & service length), mental health support via our EAP programme including access to counselling, biannual health checks.
• Life assurance cover of up to 8× your annual salary.