Architectural Technician

Building Careers UK; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Architectural Technician

Location: Liverpool

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £35-39k + car/car allowance + Bonus

About Us: Our work is driven by a passion for creating high-quality homes, and we are looking for a talented Architectural Technician to join our team. As a fast-paced and rapidly growing company, we offer an environment where you can accelerate your career, take on exciting projects, and play a pivotal role in reshaping communities.

Role Overview:

Great opportunity for a mid-level Architectural Technician to learn and grow with a fast-growing company. As an Architectural Technician, you'll be an integral part of our project delivery team, contributing to the design and technical detailing of residential developments.

You will work on a variety of housing projects, particularly those that involve overcoming complex site challenges. In this dynamic and high-energy role, you'll be expected to manage multiple tasks, provide technical expertise, and ensure that all designs meet industry standards, building regulations, and client specifications. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to grow within a fast-moving company, take on responsibility, and see your designs come to life on real-world developments.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Architectural Design: Assist with the creation of residential building designs, ensuring technical precision and compliance with planning regulations, especially for developments on difficult or problem land.
2. Detailed Drawings: Prepare detailed technical drawings, including site plans, floor plans, elevations, and construction details, using AutoCAD and Revit.
3. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all designs meet the necessary building regulations, local authority planning requirements, and sustainability standards.
4. Project Collaboration: Work closely with architects, engineers, and project managers to help deliver housing developments on time, within budget, and to the required quality.
5. Site Engagement: Conduct site visits to monitor construction progress and address any issues that arise during the building phase, ensuring designs are accurately implemented.
6. Documentation: Compile and submit necessary documentation, including technical specifications, building regulation approvals, and planning submissions.
7. Problem-Solving: Provide solutions to design and site challenges, particularly when working with difficult sites or land with specific constraints.
8. Quality Control: Ensure all technical documentation and designs meet company standards for quality and accuracy.

What We're Looking For:

1. Relevant Qualifications: Seeking an individual with an engineering-related qualification, degree, or equivalent. The ideal candidate will possess strong proficiency in design and technical software such as Revit and AutoCAD, along with advanced IT skills, including extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
2. Experience: At least 2 years of experience in an architectural or technical role, preferably within the residential development sector.
3. Proficiency in Software: Strong knowledge of AutoCAD or similar design software.
4. Technical Expertise: Sound understanding of building regulations, planning policies, and construction processes, particularly in residential developments and projects involving problem land.
5. Attention to Detail: Ability to produce precise, well-structured technical drawings and solve design challenges with accuracy.
6. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with colleagues, clients, and external contractors.
7. Organized and Agile: Ability to juggle multiple projects at once in a fast-paced environment while ensuring deadlines are met and quality standards are maintained.

What We Offer:

A competitive salary, with car/car allowance and bonus. Clear career progression opportunities and support for personal and professional development. A fast-paced, stimulating work environment where no two days are the same.