Architectural Technician
A regional house builder has 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.
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
* 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.
Benefits
* 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.
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