Architectural Technician, Merseyside

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.