Senior Architectural Technician

Keepmoat Homes; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Architectural Technician to enhance their technical team in Leeds. In this role, you will be pivotal in coordinating design information, ensuring all approvals are secured efficiently, and supporting the technical function to align with the company's strategic 5-year plan. You will leverage your problem-solving skills and technical expertise to deliver accurate reports and facilitate smooth communication between departments. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact project success and client satisfaction. If you are passionate about housebuilding and thrive under pressure, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Technical new build environment.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft packages.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design information between consultants and internal departments.
• Ensure timely approvals and high-quality information issuance.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Influencing Skills

Technical Knowledge

Education

Engineering related qualification

Degree or equivalent accredited by RICS

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Main purpose of the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Architectural Technician to join us as part of our technical team in our Yorkshire West region, based from Leeds. Reporting to the Technical Director; the successful candidate will be responsible for the general day to day running of the technical function to ensure it fully supports the needs, aspirations and targets in line with the 5-year plan set out by the business.

The main purpose of the role is to coordinate all design information between external consultants and internal departments ensuring that all approvals are obtained in a timely manner and that high quality and correct information is issued to other departments. Duties stretch from site feasibility stage throughout the site’s development and to completion and handover to the relevant authorities/discharge of obligations.

The successful candidate will also be involved in the delivery of work to targets set, production of accurate and timely reports for the business and checking the adequacy, accuracy and commercial suitability of information flowing through the department. They will collate design information for procurement tender and construction issue and live site support with attendance of development team meetings in conjunction with the other teams.

Skills, Knowledge, Experience

We are looking for an established Senior Technician who embodies our Keepmoat values; a straightforward professional attitude and approach to their work, organised and able to work under pressure. The postholder will take a creative approach to problem solving using their excellent communication and influencing skills. They will be passionate about housebuilding, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience within a Technical new build environment. They will be collaborative; used to providing support to operational business units and building relationships with customers. They will also have a high level of proficiency in relevant design and technical based software like AutoCAD, and general IT skills including an advanced knowledge of Microsoft packages.

Education and Qualifications

We are looking for someone with an Engineering related qualification, degree or equivalent, which is accredited by Institution for Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

If this sounds like you, please apply now.