Assistant Technical Coordinator or Architectural Assistant

9B Careers; West Malling; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent housebuilder in Kent is seeking an Architectural Assistant to join their Technical Team. The role involves producing layouts, providing technical support, and coordinating with external parties. Ideal candidates should have experience in an architectural practice and be proficient in AutoCAD. A full UK driving license is essential. This is an opportunity to progress in a collaborative and ambitious business.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Architectural practice or with a developer.
• Ability to demonstrate effective teamworking and collaboration.
• Strong presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of layouts, drawings, and technical reports.
• Provide technical support to construction, commercial, and sales teams.
• Coordinate with external consultants and suppliers.
• Manage the submission of planning and building regulation applications.

Skills

Teamworking and collaboration

Effective written communication

Effective verbal communication

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

HNC or higher qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

An established, award-winning housebuilder and developer in Kent, is seeking an Architectural Assistant or Assistant Technical Co-Ordinator to join their growing Technical Team, working alongside the Head of Technical and two experienced Technical Managers.

Key duties and requirements:

Your daily tasks and responsibilities will include the following:

• Assisting in the production of layouts, drawings, and technical reports.
• Providing technical support to construction, commercial, and sales teams.
• Coordinating with external consultants and suppliers.
• Managing the submission of planning and building regulation applications.
• Preparing sales and legal information related to the project.
• Attending meetings and taking minutes.
• Troubleshooting technical issues and providing solutions.
• Ensuring that all technical staff are kept up to date with procedures
• To liaise closely with all departmental peers ensuring that the company’s requirements are prioritised and delivered at all times.
• To act as an ‘ambassador’ of the business, seeking to enhance the professional reputation of the company.

The ideal candidate will be someone who is currently working in an Architectural practice or has previous successful experience working for a developer. You will need to be able to demonstrate teamworking and collaboration and effective written and verbal communication. The role will be ideally suited to someone looking to progress their career in an entrepreneurial, collaborative, ambitious and fast-growing business.

You will also need to possess:

• Experience in AutoCAD
• HNC or higher qualification level
• Experience of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint along with strong presentation and written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills and keen eye for detail
• Strong knowledge of the current regulations

It is essential that you possess a full UK driving licence to enable you to visit sites. No Visa sponsorship will be provided.