Architectural Technician – Anwyl Homes Lancashire
From humble beginnings as the local joiner, founded by our great grandparents over 90 years ago, we became an award-winning builder of quality homes.
The Anwyl Group — comprised of Anwyl Homes, Anwyl Land and our joinery workshop — believes buildings are more than just bricks and mortar. We build places for people, and our thoughtful approach doesn’t stop there.
Despite our growth, we remain true to our family values — from community funds benefiting local schools, groups and charities, to supporting our colleagues with an ever-expanding range of programmes and initiatives, people remain at the heart of everything we do.
Scope: To support the technical department. To help maintain the existing range of House designs. To help with the development of standard details, specifications SAPS etc.
Hours:8.30am – 5.15pm (Mon- Thurs)
8.30am – 4.00pm (Fri)
Salary:Competitive Salary
Report to: Design Manager / Technical Manager/Director
Location: Lancashire Office, Chorley
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Provide technical support and information to Construction, Commercial and Sales Departments and other members of the Design Team;
* Accurately update existing house types and provide new designs when required
* Effectively manage Building Regulation Applications in a timely manner;
* Maintain good understanding of the Building Regulations, SAP and construction issues that affect house building;
* Prepare sales and legal information, conveyance plans, sales area layouts, external finishes, etc;
* Obtain and check information from external architectural consultants, suppliers and manufacturers for inclusion within the working drawing pack;
* Visit sites to carry out inspections of the house types;
* Ensure amended drawings are issued in accordance with Company Procedures.
* Promote new and improved drafting procedures and techniques to help with producing house type working drawings;
* The preparation and upkeep of Anwyl Construction standard details.
Candidate skills, experience and attributes
* Excellent communication skills
* Excellent IT skills (inc. AutoCAD Architecture)
* Time management skills
* Excellent organisational skills
* Ability to plan, prioritise and organise own workload
* Attention to detail
* Previous experience of working as an Architectural Technician or assistant
* Aware of Technical Processes
* Proficient in Microsoft Office
* Has industry/commercial knowledge
* Demonstrates initiative
* Ability to work independently and in a team
* Ability to develop good working relationships
* Remains calm under pressure
* Problem solving skills
* Punctuality
Benefits
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Eyecare vouchers for Specsavers
* Perkbox
* Length of Service
* Death in Service
* 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Gym discount
Anwyl Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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