Housing Architectural Technician - Design Specialist

Fawkes & Reece London; Chester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Death in service

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

The Architectural Technician role sits within a Design & Technical team for a reputable house builder, delivering high-quality schemes and guiding them through the planning process. You will work on housing developments and contribute to the technical stages of both new and existing schemes.

Reporting to the Design Manager, you will provide technical support to Construction, Commercial and Sales; update house types; assist in briefing consultants; prepare Planning and Building Regulation

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role.
• Good technical knowledge from HOUSE BUILDING sector.
• Strong CAD capability with AutoCAD and related tools.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and high accuracy in drawings and docs.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical support to Construction, Commercial and Sales Departments.
• Update existing house types and provide new designs when required.
• Assist the Design Manager in briefing Consultants.
• Produce and submit Planning and Building Regulation Applications.
• Maintain understanding of Building Regulations, SAP and construction issues.
• Prepare sales and legal information, conveyance plans and layouts.
• Obtain information from external consultants, suppliers and manufacturers for working drawing packs.
• Visit sites to inspect house types.
• Ensure amended drawings are issued per Company Procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Literacy & numeracy

Team player

MS Office

Education

HNC – Buildings Studies

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

The Architectural Technician role sits within a Design & Technical team for a reputable house builder, delivering high-quality schemes and guiding them through the planning process. You will work on housing developments and contribute to the technical stages of both new and existing schemes.

Reporting to the Design Manager, you will provide technical support to Construction, Commercial and Sales; update house types; assist in briefing consultants; prepare Planning and Building Regulation