Senior Architectural Technician

Fawkes and Reece; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional housing contractor is looking for a Senior Architectural Technician to join their team in Preston. The role involves designing and delivering residential projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining high quality standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical skills and a background in new build housing.

Benefits

Car allowance

Company pension

Discretionary bonus

26 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Senior Architectural Technician in new build housing.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft packages.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed technical drawings and specifications using AutoCAD.
• Ensure all designs comply with building regulations and industry standards.
• Provide onsite support and resolve technical issues.

Skills

Proficient IT skills

Excellent communication

Highly organized

Professional attitude

Technical software proficiency

Education

Engineering related qualification, degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Reference: VAC-351748_1752075335
Posted: July 9, 2025

A regional housing contractor have a requirement for a Senior Architectural Technician to join their team based in Preston.

You will play a critical part in the design and delivery of residential projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining high standards of quality.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed technical drawings, specifications and construction documents using AutoCAD.
• Working alongside external consultants and suppliers to complete a full tender package for the commercial and construction departments.
• Liaise with warranty and building control providers (NHBC, ICW, Premier etc.)
• Design work throughout the standard affordable and open market range house type range (including specifications and details) as well as implementing improvements for future packages and providing technical assistance to the teams as required.
• Ensure all designs comply with building regulations, planning policies and industry standards. Keeping up to date with legislation and regulation as well as understand future regulations that are coming into effect with the industry.
• Provide onsite support during construction and resolving technical issues as they arise.
• Conduct quality checks on documentation and drawings to ensure accuracy and completeness.

The successful Senior Architectural Technician must have previous experience working in a similar role within new build housing. Additional skills required include:

• Proficient IT skills including Microsoft packages (advanced knowledge)
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Highly organized and ability to work under pressure
• Professional attitude and approach to work
• Engineering related qualification, degree or equivalent
• High level of proficiency in relevant design and technical based software like AutoCAD

The company are offering a competitive salary, car allowance and company benefits including company pension, discretionary bonus, 26 days annual leave.

If you are interested in joining a growing business and becoming part of their technical team, please contact Deena at Fawkes & Reece for a confidential chat or apply via the link.