Senior Architectural Technician
A regional house builder have a requirement for Senior Architectural Technician to join their team based in Liverpool
Reporting to the Head of Technical you will be responsible for the general day to day running of the design and technical aspects of new build housing developments. You will coordinate all design information between external consultants and internal departments ensuring that approvals are obtained in a timely manner and issued to other departments.
Senior Architectural Technician duties and responsibilities:
Site feasibility stage throughout the sites development and to completion and handover to the relevant authorities/discharge of obligations
Delivery of work to targets set, production of accurate and timely reports for the business and checking the adequacy, accuracy and commercial suitability of information flowing through the department
Collation of design information for procurement tender and construction issue and live site support with attendance of development team meetings in conjunction with the other teams
Work with the Land Department to ensure smooth transition of all architectural information takes place
Check all architectural drawings and details for accuracy, correctness and commercial suitability
Liaise with external consultants to ensure deadlines are met
Apply for and secure planning permission for all architectural design and relevant regulation approval
Attend site visits and meetings to solve any problems that arises during the construction process
Attend design meetings with planning departments to ascertain requirements from a council perspective for new developments
Procure sketch layouts and architectural design solutions
Provide provisional assessment of architectural design requirements
Review technical information and provide value architectural design
Procure complete working drawing packages for each development from consultants and check prior to issue, using core house types where possible
Complete, approve and formalize the Building Regulation and CFSH applications
Monitor progress of the Building Regulation and CFSH applications and obtain approval
Assist the Head of Technical to obtain fee quotations from specialist consultants for all architectural design requirements
Experience & Skills Required
The successful Senior Architectural Technician must have previous experience working in a similar role within new build housing. Additional skills required include:
Proficient IT skills including Microsoft packages (advanced knowledge)
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Highly organized and ability to work under pressure
Professional attitude and approach to work
Engineering related qualification, degree or equivalent
High level of proficiency in relevant design and technical based software like AutoCAD
The company are offering a competitive salary and package and opportunities for progression to a Design Manager role. The company also offer flexible working (homes, site and office based) and a great team working environment.
If you are interested in regional house builder who focus on quality and customer service, please contact Deena at Fawkes & Reece for a confidential chat or apply via the link.
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