1. Job Title: Senior Architectural Technician
2. Location: Churchill House, The Courtyard, Buntsford Gate, Bromsgrove, B60 3DJ
About the job
We have a great opportunity for an Senior Architectural Technician to join our expanding Technical Team in Bromsgrove. You’ll be required to assist with a number of projects at any one time under the direction of the Senior Technical Manager.
Responsibilities include:
3. Producing working drawings for technically challenging retirement apartment projects.
4. Checking and approving supplier’s information.
5. Liaising with the NHBC to ensure compliance with current building regulations.
6. Producing site specific technical details.
7. Attending monthly site meetings.
8. Liaising with external consultants and statutory bodies to ensure the provision of high quality drawings.
You’ll have the opportunity to liaise with a wide range of external contacts, including consultants, suppliers, statutory authorities, sub contractors and NHBC to ensure that all approvals are achieved in line with project completion.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring the continued success of Churchill Living’s desirable developments.
Hours of work are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Some additional overtime may be required during busy periods. Whilst the majority of time will be spent in the office, there will be occasional site visits.
About you
We’re looking for an experienced Technician with knowledge of the relevant regulations, including Building and fire regulations relating to multi storey apartment buildings. You’ll be skilled at operating AutoCAD to a high degree of proficiency.
Initiative and flexibility are key as you’ll be working on a number of projects at any one time and will be required to make day to day decisions relating to design, technical and site issues to ensure that construction is unimpeded. The role is fast moving and time pressured as you’ll be working to a number of strict deadlines; excellent time management skills and the ability to work under pressure is therefore essential. Discretion is also vital as the role will involve advance access to potential sites.
An HNC/HND or equivalent architectural/construction related qualification is desirable but not essential.
How you will be rewarded
9. Competitive salary
10. Generous bonus scheme and other financial incentive schemes
11. Company car or cash for car allowance
12. Annual holiday entitlement of 24 days + Bank Holidays
13. Day off on your birthday
14. Company pension contribution
15. Wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
16. Private Medical Insurance and Health Screening
17. Discretionary sick pay
18. Group life assurance
19. Charity fund matching
20. Long service awards and peer to peer recognition scheme
21. Professional development
22. And much, much more!
About us
We are Churchill Living, the leading provider of housing that offers freedom, independence, and unrivalled living value for the over 60s, and we’re looking for people like you!
As a family-run, privately-owned business we have a strong culture built on trust and integrity. We’re proud of what we do, and the people we work with, and we believe in giving something back to the communities where we operate. Our success is built on our fantastic team of more than 700 Colleagues across the country, which is growing all the time.
We pride ourselves on building beautiful, quality apartments in desirable locations across the country for those looking for greater freedom and independence. Our developments are designed to provide safety, support and a sense of community for our Customers to enjoy, ensuring peace of mind for them and their families.
We are proud to have been voted a Sunday Times Top 10 'Best Places to Work' based on our Colleague feedback. Not only that, but we’ve won a host of industry awards including the prestigious Housebuilder of the Year at the WhatHouse? Awards.
If you want to be part of an ambitious and successful business which values and appreciates its people, click apply today.