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Applethwaite Homes is part of the Eric Wright Group, a stable, values‑driven organisation with a strong social purpose. We don’t just build homes, we invest in local communities, support social mobility, and create places where people can truly thrive. Our Sales Team is growing, ambitious, and driven by delivering exceptional customer experiences. If you’re organised, proactive, and love keeping things moving, this is your chance to join a respected developer with the backing of one of the North West’s most trusted groups.
We are looking to recruit an experienced Architectural Technician to join the existing team pn a temporary basis initially, assisting with day-to-day Architectural and Engineering matters within the Technical Department
What You’ll Do:
1. Amend / update AutoCAD and REVIT house type working drawings and all associated drawings, details and documents.
2. Produce AutoCAD and REVIT house type working drawings and all associated drawings, details and documents.
3. Check external Consultants’ and Designers’ drawings, documents and reports.
4. Liaise and collaboration with members of all other Departments within the Company.
5. Preparation and collation of Building Regulations / NHBC / Premier Guarantee / ICW Applications.
6. Clearance of Building Regulations and Warranty Provider conditions.
7. Preparation and collation of Planning Applications, including applications for discharge of details reserved by planning conditions, NMA and s73 applications.
8. Amend AutoCAD Planning Layouts and all associated drawings.
9. Appointment of and liaison with external Consultants.
10. Liaise with necessary Council Officers, Statutory Authorities and representatives from Warranty Providers and Building Control bodies.
What You’ll Bring:
11. Excellent architectural knowledge
12. Excellent organisation skills
13. High level of interpersonal skills and a professional attitude to work.
14. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
15. Use of AutoCAD, Adobe and Microsoft packages, ideally use of AutoCAD REVIT too
16. HNC in Construction
Our Values:
At the heart of everything we do are four core values:
17. Integrity – We’re transparent, honest, and accountable. We build trust and deliver lasting impact.
18. Excellence – We go beyond expectations with expertise, determination, and attention to detail.
19. Respect – We’re inclusive, compassionate, and professional. Every voice matters.
20. Innovation – We think differently, solve problems creatively, and embrace a “can do” attitude.
How You’ll Work
We’re looking for someone who lives our behaviours:
21. Be authentic – Say what you mean, keep your promises, and build trust
22. Be accountable – Own your work, celebrate success, and learn from setbacks
23. Belong – Be part of something bigger, rooted in community and purpose
24. Be the best you can – Give your all, ask for support, and grow with us
25. Be motivated – Strive for excellence and take charge of your development
26. Be safe – Look after yourself and others—safe people, safe place
27. Be inclusive – Treat everyone with fairness, respect, and equality
28. Be empathetic – Listen deeply and value every voice
29. Be open – Share feedback, celebrate strengths, and speak up for what’s right
30. Be collaborative – Offer support, share knowledge, and learn from others
31. Be inspiring – Lead with positivity, embrace innovation, and foster teamwork
32. Be bold – Speak up, be curious, and help shape the future
Why Join Us?
33. Be part of a business that exists to make a difference
34. Thrive in a healthy, empowering environment
35. Work with passionate, dedicated colleagues who live our values
36. Enjoy real opportunities to grow and shape your future
37. Good salary and benefits offer
Our offer
38. Enhanced annual leave starting at 26 Days + bank holidays rising with service
39. Enhanced Paid Family Leave - maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much more
40. Learning and development - we offer a range of learning opportunities to develop talent at all levels within our business focussing on technical competence, upskilling, compliance and governance and career development.
41. Pension — 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the future
42. BUPA - optional scheme and can include your family to the scheme (50% contribution)
43. Group Income Protection – 50% of your salary covered for 3 years for long term illness
44. Health Plans – optional, including dental, cash health plans and critical illness
45. EAP – Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured, supporting you and your family with advice, guidance and counselling on a variety of areas such as health, fitness, home life, finances and much more.
46. Mental Health support – through the Thrive app, approved by the NHS, provides tools, to tackle, prevent and manage common stressors such as sleep, bereavement, work issues etc. Also provides relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques and measures impact.
47. Savings scheme – Put aside an affordable amount for a rainy day in the future
48. Recognition awards – awards for long service and special birthdays
49. Onsite gym – we have a gym on site at Head Office – free to use
50. Company Doctor – for when you can’t get to see your own or if you have any health concerns
51. A comprehensive health and wellbeing strategy focussed on physical, emotional, financial and career wellbeing
52. A wide range of enhanced benefits to support your well-being and work-life balance
Our Ethos:
Working at the Eric Wright Group of companies is truly special. Owned 100% by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose, which means that after reinvestment in the business, our profit is donated to charity via the Trust. This ownership structure provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer-term commercial and charitable strategies. Our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart. The companies across the Group regularly collaborate to deliver outstanding results on bespoke projects for both public and private sector clients.
We are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference in communities every day.
Equal opportunity statement:
At Eric Wright Group, our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, who share of values, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.
Safeguarding
The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of its employees, contractors and clients and expects its people to share this commitment. Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotland check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and fairness across all employment opportunities and service delivery. All managers and employees are expected to promote our values to ensure our workplaces and services are inclusive and accessible.
Department APP Contract type Full time Hours 37.5 Salary Competitive Benefits Competitive salary, plot commission, quarterly bonus, generous pension, holidays, income protection, health plans, paid family leave and much more!