Architectural Technician
Architectural Technician
A regional house builder have a requirement for an Architectural Technician to join their Design & Technical team based in Merseyside.
Reporting to the Technical Director you will assist with the appointment of and liaison with external consultants; produce AutoCAD house type and working drawings and support the Design and Planning Manager with the management of the business's standard house type portfolio and the developments of standard Part L specification
Within this role you will develop and maintain good working relationships with consultants, subcontractors and material supply chains ensuring communication is effective and prompt where needed.
Duties and responsibilities:
Role Responsibilities
Preparation of drawn information, and collation of consultant information, suitable for obtaining all relevant permissions including planning, building control and building warranty, and for construction purposes
Check external consultants' drawings, documents and reports.
Ensure all designs are economical, in line with site start budget allowances, and produced in accordance with development programme timescales
Produce AutoCAD house type and working drawings.
Produce AutoCAD planning layouts and all associated drawings and visualisations.
Preparation and collation of planning applications, including applications for discharge of details reserved by planning conditions.
Preparation and collation of Building Regulations and NHBC Applications.
Liaise with necessary council officers, statutory authorities and NHBC to obtain approvals.
Liaise with solicitors on the preparation of legal drawings and documents.
Produce tender drawing packs liaising with commercial staff on any queries.
Produce construction drawing packs liaising with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal staff on any queries.
Manage budgets and payments.
Ensure information for management company procurement is done in line with programme and accurate.
Attend monthly development team meetings and contribute proactively to discussions on development performance. Ensure technical matters are discussed with cost and programme delivery being key considerations.
Attend site weekly and liaise with the construction and commercial staff to review and remedy technical queries.
Skills and experience required:
Architectural degree.
Minimum 3 years' experience working in a technical role at a reputable housebuilder.
Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations and NHBC standards.
Commercial awareness and analytical ability.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
What's on offer?
Competitive pay & generous pension
25 days holidays plus bank holidays
Flexible working options available
Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
A wide range of company benefits
If you are interested in the Architectural Technical role and would like to join a reputable housebuilder who deliver quality homes and excellent customer service, please contact Deena at Fawkes & Reece on (phone number removed) or apply via the link