Senior Architectural Technician

Contract Scotland; Livingston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional developer in Livingston is seeking an experienced Senior Architectural Technician to manage design and technical processes for high-quality housing developments. Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, along with knowledge of Scottish Building Regulations, is essential. This role offers the chance to shape new homes and play a key part in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in new build housing and flatted developments.
• Strong technical knowledge of Scottish Building Regulations.
• Excellent understanding of construction detailing and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project teams and chair design meetings.
• Drive value engineering and efficiencies in the design process.
• Take ownership of Building Warrant submissions.
• Liaise with local authorities and statutory bodies for approvals.
• Provide timely technical support to site teams.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Scottish Building Regulations

Construction detailing

Organisational skills

Job description

We are currently working with an award-winning, medium-sized regional developer in their search for an experienced Senior Architectural Technician to join their established Technical team.

Based in Livingston, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to high-quality residential and social housing developments across the region.

As a Senior Architectural Technician, you will take a lead role in managing design and technical processes, liaising with both internal teams and external consultants to bring projects from early design stages through to approvals and construction. This is a varied and rewarding position offering the chance to shape the delivery of new homes and play an integral role within a collaborative and forward-thinking developer.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project teams, chairing design team meetings and ensuring delivery against project programmes.
• Drive value engineering and efficiencies, reducing abortive design costs through early consultant and subcontractor involvement.
• Take ownership of Building Warrant submissions and approvals, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements including Planning, RCC and Building Standards.
• Liaise with local authorities and statutory bodies to secure all necessary approvals.
• Provide timely technical support to site teams, resolving construction or detailing issues as they arise.
• Attend and chair pre-start and site meetings, contributing to monthly project reviews.
• Co-ordinate external consultants to deliver house type working drawings and liaise with key suppliers on technical information.
• Prepare and review detailed drawings for Building Warrant and construction stages.
• Support the ongoing development of standard house type ranges and ensure consistent technical quality across all designs.
• Mentor and support junior team members, contributing to the growth of the Technical department.
• Assist with sales brochure material and attend handover meetings when required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Extensive experience within new build housing and flatted developments across both private residential and social housing sectors.
• Strong technical knowledge of Scottish Building Regulations and NHBC Standards guidelines.
• Highly proficient in AutoCAD and Revit, with strong general IT skills (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel).
• Excellent understanding of construction detailing and ability to work with accuracy and minimal supervision.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
• Proactive, motivated, and committed to delivering high-quality housing.
• Knowledge of Project Vault systems would be advantageous but not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Architectural Technician looking to take the next step in their career with a highly respected regional developer.

If you are an experienced Architectural Technician with the skills and ambition to thrive in this role, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV today or contact Marie on (phone number removed) quoting J46161 for a confidential discussion.

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