Lead Architectural Technician

Morgan Mckinley (Crawley); East Grinstead; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Lead Architectural Technician to join a reputable company in the UK. This position entails managing a small team, producing technical drawings, and ensuring compliance with building regulations. The role offers a salary of up to £45K, flexible hybrid working conditions, and the opportunity to work on various types of projects, including new builds and refurbishments.

Benefits

Excellent company benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Flexi working with some travel

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Lead Architectural Technician or in a similar management role.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and compliance.
• Ability to lead teams and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 2 and oversee project deliverables.
• Produce high quality technical drawings for planning and construction.
• Assist Development Managers in obtaining Building Regulation approval.

Skills

Staff management experience

Strong track record as a UK based Architectural Technician

Competent Autocad operator

Effective communication

Tools

Autocad

Revit

Job description

Morgan McKinley is looking for an experienced Lead Architectural Technician to work for a great conpany in West Sussex. The Lead Architectural Technician will be working as part of a team, from inception to completion through provision of design concepts, technical drawings and assisting in ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. This will include production of associated documentation, as‑built drawings, involvement in design changes and design support.

Salary: up to £45K + excellent company benefits

Location: Hybrid working 1 day office based - East Grinstead, West Sussex

Flexi working to include a combination of working from the office, from home and on site. Some UK travel and overnight stays

Lead Architectural Technician duties:

• Managing a team of 2
• Produce high quality concept and technical drawings in Autocad and Revit suitable for planning, tendering and construction on a variety of project types including new build, refurbishment and groundworks.
• Support the Development Managers on projects including obtaining Building Regulation approval through the preparation of drawings and supplying technical information.
• Produce concept plans to allow review of future projects.
• Produce planning drawings for projects in liaison with the Planning and Development Managers.
• Submit and manage planning applications as necessary.
• Monitor and review current construction specifications to ensure continued compliance.
• Update as built drawings as required to maintain an up-to-date library of drawings.
• Providing Autocad drafting assistance
• Site visits when required

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience working in a similar management, Lead Architectural Technician / Architect Lead type role
• Staff - people management experience
• Strong track record as a UK based Architectural Technician.
• Competent Autocad operator
• Excellent knowledge and experience of Building Regulations.
• Effective communicator, both verbally and written