Senior Architectural Technologist

Croudace Homes; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned housebuilder in Letchworth is seeking a Senior Architectural Technologist to join their Technical Team. The role involves preparing detailed house type designs, ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements, and coordinating with various external consultants. The ideal candidate will have an Architectural Technology Degree, possess strong IT skills, and have experience in mentoring junior team members. You will enjoy a supportive environment that fosters career development and work-life balance.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus birthday off

Generous Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution

Discretionary bonus

Flexible working options

Wellbeing benefits including discounted gym membership

Life assurance cover of up to 8x annual salary

Up to three paid volunteer days

Training and development opportunities

Enhanced Family Friendly leave options

Vehicle allowance and free onsite parking

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue detailed house type designs meeting standards.
• Oversee projects to ensure compliance with technical designs.
• Coordinate external consultants such as Ecologists and Architects.

Skills

Architectural Technology Degree or equivalent experience

Experience as a Senior Architectural Technologist

CIAT chartered or support for studies

Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Suite and AutoCAD

Ability to produce detailed working drawings

Experience coordinating third-party drawings

Knowledge of building regulations and NHBC requirements

Coordination of external consultants and utility providers

Mentoring junior team members

Education

Architectural Technology Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Who are Croudace Homes?

Croudace Homes is a family-owned housebuilder with a proud heritage dating back to 1946. Operating across the Southeast of England from our regional offices in Caterham, Letchworth, and Theale, we're committed to building high quality homes and careers. Our reputation is built on trust, attention to detail, and a passion for creating communities that stand the test of time.

At Croudace, we believe that a solid foundation starts with the right people. Fostering a culture of open communication, respect & continuous growth, we listen to our people, celebrate contributions at every level, and provide meaningful development opportunities. With a strong focus on wellbeing and work life balance, we create an environment where our employees feel valued, motivated, and empowered to succeed - because when our people thrive, so does our business. We're proud of our low staff turnover and long employee tenures, which reflect the positive experience of working at Croudace.

Senior Architectural Technologist / Coordinator

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Architectural Technologist to join our professional Technical Team based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire.

What you'll be doing:

Reporting to the Technical Manager, your primary responsibility will be to prepare and issue detailed house type designs in line with the agreed programme. These designs must meet the Company's standards as well as all relevant regulatory and technical requirements. You will work closely with site, attending when required, to oversee projects and ensure compliance with technical designs. You will also be required to coordinate external consultants such as Ecologists, Architects, Landscape Architects and Structural Engineers.

Skills & knowledge you'll bring:

• Hold an Architectural Technology Degree, or equivalent in working experience
• Experience within the role of a Senior Architectural Technologist, with a consultancy background or a housebuilder with in-house design
• Ideally, CIAT chartered, but studies can be fully supported toward this
• Excellent IT skills including packages such as Microsoft Suite and AutoCAD
• Ability to produce detailed working drawings and complex construction details
• Experience in coordinating and checking third party manufacturers drawings
• Knowledge of current building regulations and NHBC requirements.
• Able to coordinate external consultants and utility providers
• Mentor junior teams members

Why join Croudace?

At Croudace Homes, we believe our people are our greatest asset - and we're committed to rewarding and supporting them. In return for your skills and dedication, you'll receive a competitive package that includes (role dependant) :

• 26 days holiday, increasing with service, plus an additional day off to celebrate your birthday
• Generous Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
• Discretionary bonus to recognise your performance and contribution
• Flexible working options, offering greater control over your hours and location
• Wellbeing benefits: discounted gym membership, a health cash plan (with cover for children), private Bupa healthcare (based on role & service length), mental health support via our EAP programme including access to counselling, biannual health checks
• Life assurance cover of up to 8x your annual salary
• Up to three paid volunteer days each year to get involved in meaningful community projects
• Training and development opportunities, including support for professional memberships and continued career progression
• Enhanced Family Friendly leave options, recognising that starting or growing a family takes many forms
• Vehicle allowance (role dependant) with free onsite parking and free electric car charging
• Everything else: retail discount platform, free fruit in the office, monthly dress down Friday raising money for nominated charities, fund match for charity sponsorship and modern offices that facilitate collaborative working

At Croudace, we don't just build homes-we build fulfilling careers. Whether you're starting out or bringing years of experience, you'll find a workplace that genuinely supports your development and celebrates your success. If you'd like to find out more about this role, please don't hesitate to get in touch at [e-mail]

If you believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and make the next move in your career with Croudace Homes.

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