Job Description
Our Story
The Lioncourt Group is unique within the house building industry and we are very proud to be distinctly different. It is our culture, focus on quality and success that inspires all employees in the Lioncourt Group to deliver exceptional performance.
Throughout our 20 years in operation, we have made massive strides to grow the business and have also been nimble on our feet to quickly adapt to changing market conditions.
Lioncourt Homes is one of only a handful of UK home builders to have achieved HBF 5-star status for 12 consecutive years.
Our Culture
Our culture is a key ingredient of our success and is one of devolving decision making and providing support to everyone who works within the business, as well as our business partners. The key pillars of our culture are:
Pride – pride in our work, our Company and our achievements
Trust – we trust each other’s ability to do our roles, we are honest, we have integrity and respect for everyone.
Agility – we adapt quickly to change and have created a supportive but flexible environment.
Quality - we are all highly driven by quality and proud to be a 5 Star Home Builder. We are focused on quality of build, design and customer service.
Fulfilling - Working at Lioncourt is a rewarding and enjoyable experience.
Key Responsibilities
This is a broad architectural role, overseeing design and technical requirements for developments from planning to completion including:
* Produce design packages for planning, tender and construction.
* Co-ordinate and issue all design and technical information to an agreed programme.
* Assist with producing and maintaining the standard house type portfolio.
* Liaise with Building Control and obtain Building Regulations approval.
* Work with the engineering team to ensure accurate value engineered solutions are produced.
* Appoint and liaise with external consultants – Structural Engineer, SAP & Overheating Assessor
* Review and approve sub-contractor and third-party designs.
* Assist the Planning team during pre-application and planning application stages.
* Support the Commercial, Build and Sales teams and respond to technical queries.
* Review and approve Sales and Marketing Literature.
* Prepare Conveyance Plans.
* Deliver sustainable design solutions and sustainable communities for our customers.
* Any other duties as required by the Design Manager and Senior Team.
Experience and Skills
* Minimum 12 months experience either consultancy or house builder working on new housing developments.
* Experience producing housing and apartment working drawing packages and providing technical guidance and support.
* Computer literate with excellent knowledge of AutoCAD. (Revit, Sketch Up, Photoshop desirable but not essential)
* Understanding of Building Regulations and NHBC Technical Standards.
* Experience of planning and development in the housebuilding industry.
* A reliable, hardworking team player who is passionate about high quality design.