Experienced Architectural Technician

Kärcher North America Inc.; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Company Overview

Wernick Buildings, a leader in the modular buildings industry, specialises in designing and constructing innovative and sustainable modular solutions across a variety of sectors. With over 90 years of experience, we are renowned for our commitment to quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. As part of our expansion plans, we are seeking an experienced Architectural designer to join our team at our national manufacturing facility in Kenfig.

Job Summary

We are seeking 2 x highly skilled Experienced Architectural Technicians to join our dynamic team. You will play a key role in developing technical designs, coordinating design activities across RIBA stages 0-7, and preparing detailed drawings and schedules for manufacturing and construction. You will also be responsible for processing design amendments, managing contract variations, submitting building control applications, and handling the discharge of design-related planning conditions.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical Design: Lead the development of technical designs, ensuring compliance with regulations and client expectations.
2. Design Coordination: Work collaboratively with project teams, clients, and consultants to integrate and develop design proposals from RIBA.
3. Design Documentation: Prepare detailed drawings, specifications, and schedules for project materials and components.
4. Planning Applications & Building Control: Ensure timely submission and compliance with all necessary regulations.
5. BIM & Revit Library Development: Participate in BIM-driven projects and contribute to the enhancement of the company's Revit library.
6. Sustainability & Compliance: Implement BREEAM/DREEAM standards and ensure alignment with current building regulations.
7. Site Attendance: Support project delivery through site visits and internal/external meetings.
8. Quality Assurance & Technical Support: Provide guidance throughout project development, ensuring high-quality technical documentation and adherence to industry best practices.
9. Workload Management & Personal Development: Maintain project planners, attend workload review meetings, and pursue continuous professional development.

Mandatory Meetings

1. Design Team Daily Activity Briefing (Daily)
2. Design Team Workload Review Meeting (Weekly)
3. Technical Knowledge Share Workshop (Fortnightly)
4. Revit Library Development Workshop (Fortnightly)
5. Project Launch Meeting

Qualifications & Skills

1. Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field
2. Strong knowledge of architectural design principles, RIBA Plan of Work, building regulations, and construction practices
3. Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Twinmotion, and BIM software
4. Familiarity with BREEAM standards and sustainability best practices
5. Strong understanding of Building systems, construction techniques and materials
6. Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
7. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
8. Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy
9. Commercial awareness and understanding of project budgets
10. At least two years of similar work experience is essential.

What You Will Get In Return

1. Competitive salary and bonus scheme
2. Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
3. Option to buy extra holidays
4. Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday
5. Christmas Shutdown
6. Early finish Friday
7. Cycle to work scheme
8. Group pension
9. Annual Salary review takes place each January
10. Life Assurance 2 x annual salary
11. Personal Accident Insurance
12. Free onsite parking
13. Employee assistance programme
14. Training and progression opportunities
15. Family run and well established, secure company (trading 90 years)
16. Open door policy
17. Employee Referral scheme
18. Benefits scheme (discounted retailers scheme)
19. Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers
20. Message the MD/CEO/ideas and contributions scheme

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We thank you in advance for your interest in this role and our company. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please advise our recruitment team as soon as possible.

Important Notice To Recruitment Agencies

Any unsolicited CVs will be sent at the recruitment agency's own risk and will be interpreted as gifts and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you.

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.