Architectural Technician

Barratt Developments plc; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and design firm is seeking a candidate to provide architectural support across various developments. Responsibilities include producing site layouts, gaining building regulation approvals, and assisting with planning applications. The ideal candidate excels in communication, prioritization, and time management, while supporting team dynamics. This role fosters a diverse and inclusive environment and offers exciting hybrid working opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Cover – Single Cover

Annual Medical Health Assessment

26 days’ holiday

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of the major functions within the remit of Technical.
• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently and accurately under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural support to a number of different developments.
• Produce and amend site layouts.
• Gain building regulation approvals for allocated developments.
• Assist with planning applications; deliver and co-ordinate working drawings.
• Prepare specifications.

Skills

Excellent communicator with high attention to detail

Ability to prioritise tasks to meet changing business needs

Self-disciplined with good time management

Team player, supportive of colleagues

Job description

Overview

The Design and Technical teams are involved in all aspects of housing design and innovation, researching the best materials at the best cost. The team works on diverse sites, including existing buildings, with unique problems to solve, and focuses on new materials, sustainability and value amid changing building and environmental legislation. Most team members have an architectural or engineering background, with opportunities to gain expertise in design and project management in a thought-provoking setting.

You will provide support across all areas of the design, regulation and planning process, working closely with colleagues and third parties to ensure developments are delivered.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural support to a number of different developments.
• Produce and amend site layouts.
• Gain building regulation approvals for allocated developments.
• Assist with planning applications; deliver and co-ordinate working drawings.
• Prepare specifications.
• Collate and organise technical information.
• Support provision of technical information for site starts.
• Investigate technical problems encountered and provide viable economical solutions.
• Attend site meetings as required.
• Comply with responsibilities as defined in the Group’s Health, Safety & Environment Policy and ensure compliance throughout the team.
• Implement new ideas and methods to improve contribution to the organisation’s goals and enhance the company’s reputation.

Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent communicator with high attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise tasks to meet changing business needs.
• Knowledge and understanding of the major functions within the remit of Technical.
• Self-disciplined with good time management and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Team player, supportive of colleagues.

Benefits and Company Information

• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover – Single Cover
• Annual Medical Health Assessment
• 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)

About Barratt Southampton

Our dual-branded Barratt Redrow divisions combine Barratt Homes and Redrow brands to deliver award-winning quality and innovative design. We have been recognised as a 5-star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. We tailor opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to help us stay ahead and build the homes Britain needs.

Barrett adopts a hybrid working approach where office-based colleagues divide their time between office work, construction sites and sales offices, and working from home as the role dictates. We recognise the benefits of a productive hybrid working culture for the Company and our colleagues.

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want and where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to developing an inclusive culture and recognise that a diverse team is better for customers, the business and long-term sustainability.

Location

Where you’ll be based, whether that’s in an office or on our sites.

Additional Benefits

As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC, we offer benefits such as private medical cover, pension options, health assessments, cycle to work, discounts and other employee benefits. See the full benefits section for details.

Safety, Sustainability and Legacy

We are thinking ahead to leave a better world behind. Our commitment to customers is reflected in daily decisions and actions. See how our colleagues are building tomorrow together.