Trainee Architect

Avant Homes; Coleshill CP; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health care

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Discretionary bonus

Holiday scheme: Buy/Sell & accrual

Job summary

Avant Homes is seeking a Trainee Architect for its West Midlands head office in Coleshill, Birmingham. The role focuses on design and engineering of new homes, with hands-on experience and day-release apprenticeship support to qualify in a relevant field.

You will be mentored by the regional Technical team and gain experience from initial construction through to handover, while supporting the land team and other regional departments on technical matters.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSE's including Maths and English grade 4 or above (Grade C) or an equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to build relationships.
• Competent IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the preparation of key technical information to support the Regional land team with land bids.
• Providing general support to wider regional teams including Commercial, Sales and Construction on Technical matters.
• Assisting in production of key status reports and updates to the Technical Director on KPIs.
• Assisting in gathering information related to external suppliers and agencies.
• Supporting the team with section agreements and ensuring timely submission.
• Document management and input to site development meetings.

Job description

With lots of exciting plans in the pipeline, there's never been a better time to join Avant Homes, let us tell you why…

Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below.

Avant Homes is a housebuilder operating in Scotland, the North East of England, across Yorkshire and the East and West Midlands.

We are continuing to strengthen our teams and are looking for passionate individuals who want to make a real contribution. Our mission is to provide affordable homes to our communities, ensuring that new homes are accessible and attainable for all with a product suitable for everyone.

Avant Homes are proud to employ local people across our developments and within our regional offices, teamwork is key to everything that we do.

If you want to be part of something special, why not start the foundations and build your career with us today?

Due to continued success and future business growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Architect to join our team based at our West Midlands head office in Coleshill, Birmingham.

The Role

Are you an aspiring Trainee Architect looking to earn while you learn, gaining hands on industry experience?

Are you organised and analytical, with a keen interest in problem solving?

Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your skills and build a long term career with an established housebuilder?

If the answer is yes, then look no further, your next career could be with us!

Joining our team as Technical Trainee, you will be supported and mentored by our regional Technical team which will enable you to gain the skillset and understanding of the technical elements involved within the housebuilding process. This critical role within the housebuilding industry, is responsible for the design and engineering of our new homes, providing technical support from the initial construction phase through to the completion and handover of our homes.

Working in partnership with our preferred training provider, you will be enrolled on a day release apprenticeship programme, studying towards a relevant qualification.

Key duties and requirements

• Supporting the preparation of key technical information in order to support the Regional land team with land bids.
• Providing general support to the wider regional teams including Commercial, Sales and Construction on all Technical matters.
• Assisting in the production of key status reports and providing updates to the Technical Director on all KPIs relating to the engineering and design functions.
• Assisting the team with gathering information in relation to external suppliers and agencies.li>
• Supporting the wider Technical team in the preparation of relevant legal documentation for each development or phase of development.
• Supporting the team with section agreements, ensuring they are approved and submitted in a timely manner.
• Document management.
• Participating in key team meetings in relation to site development under the guidance of the regional Technical team.
• Assisting the Technical/Planning teams in order to support regional Planning applications.
• Ensuring that all information relating to the Technical team is of a high quality in order to minimise risk and facilitate efficient site starts.

Who are we looking for?

In order to be considered you will possess the following;

• 5 GCSE's including Maths and English grade 4 or above (Grade C) or an equivalent.
• A willingness to learn and undertake an agreed qualification alongside the responsibilities listed above.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships, both internally and externally
• Competent IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines.
• The ability to work in both a team environment as well as independently using your own initiative

What will you get in return?

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus
• On the job support from our experienced team of Technical professionals
• Buy, sell and accrual holiday scheme
• Private Health care
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance

Other Benefits Including Our Exclusive Avant Discount Platform

If this sounds like you, join us and be a part of Avant's future success!

Please note: we reserve the right to fill this vacancy and/or remove this advert prior to the vacancy end date