Architectural Technician

Weston Homes Plc; Braintree; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent residential developer in Braintree is seeking an Architectural Technician to create detailed working drawings for bespoke residential projects. The successful candidate will have a strong proficiency in AutoCAD and a solid understanding of UK building regulations. Responsibilities include collaborating with various teams, managing site queries, and ensuring compliance with building standards. The position comes with a competitive salary, company vehicle option, generous pension, private healthcare, and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Highly competitive Annual Salary

Company vehicle or car allowance

Generous company pension

Private healthcare

22 days holidays plus bank holidays

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Gym at head office

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficient in using AutoCAD for detailed drawings.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK building regulations.
• Understanding of construction methods and design standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed working drawings and specifications.
• Contribute effectively to design meetings.
• Collate and submit information for statutory approvals.
• Manage site queries and drawing amendments.

Skills

Proficient use of AutoCAD

Knowledge of UK building regulations

Construction methods and techniques

Education

HNC (L5) in Construction or equivalent

Job description

A little bit about the role...

We are currently recruiting for an Architectural Technician to join our Technical Department, our projects are all bespoke and include new build residential developments ranging from large scale schemes of 1300 units to one off refurbishment projects.

You will work within a multi-disciplined environment you will be responsible for the production of detailed working drawings and specifications, whilst working closely with our in-house Land, Planning, Engineering, Construction, Commercial & Site teams.

Responsibilities

• Effective coordinated full working drawings of (often complex) schemes
• Effective contribution to design meetings as required
• Comprehensive coordination of drawing amendments following prelim or addendum
• Collate and submit required information to clear Warranty and Building Control conditions to help secure statutory approvals
• Effective receipt and resolution of site queries
• Receipt and timely management of addendums
• Source all necessary information from external consultants for inclusion on working drawings
• Checking of sales brochures
• Checking subcontractor information for accuracy and completeness.

Qualifications

• HNC (L5) in Construction (or equivalent)
• Proficient use of AutoCAD
• Up to date knowledge and effective application of UK building regulations
• Breadth of knowledge in construction methods/techniques and depth in traditional methods
• Effective understanding and application of relevant design standards. Ie. Building warranties, regulations and party wall etc.

Benefits

As a valued employee you will be rewarded with the following:

• Highly competitive Annual Salary
• A company vehicle or car allowance and fully expensed fuel card for personal and professional milage
• Generous company pension (employer contribution up to 10%) increasing with length of service
• Private healthcare for employees, partner and children up to the age of 21
• 22 days holidays, plus English bank holidays, plus the Christmas shutdown (not deducted from your holiday allowance)
• Life Insurance - 4x salary
• Income Protection
• Discretionary Annual Bonus depending on company performance
• Fully equipped gym at head office - Health Checks, Gym Programmes, and Healthy Lifestyle Sessions
• Extensive training and development opportunities
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Pay
• In house Occupational Health Nurse
• Long Service Awards
• Vouchers to celebrate marriage, the birth / adoption of a child
• Comprehensive social calendar including but not limited to; Family Fun Day; Company Bowling, Christmas Party and various activities and sporting events throughout the year.

About us

Weston Homes Plc are a residential developer prominent across Greater London, Essex and the surrounding areas within the South East of England. We call ourselves ‘opportunists’, we have everything in-house, which puts us in the driver's seat. Our developments are all bespoke from new build residential, regenerations, traditional build through to refurbishment projects.

We’re proud to say we’ve recently won 5 industry awards for the second consecutive year, we are proud to have received the Gold award for 'Best Medium Housebuilder', plus Gold award for 'Best Sustainable Development' - Abbey Quay, Barking, Silver award for 'Best Starter Home' - Springfield Park, Maidstone.

Our people are our greatest asset, We not only build homes for life – we build careers for life.