Architectural Technician | Luxury Housebuilder | East Anglia

Job description:

·        Produce working drawing packages

·        Produce and co-ordinate the required information to suit necessary deadlines as instructed by the Technical Manager

·        Liaise with, advise and support other departments on technical matters

·        Ensure that all information is available to the Construction and other relevant departments in accordance with the project programme by coordination with the Technical Administrator

·        Liaise with consultants, suppliers and manufacturers to ensure the preparation of technical support information

·        The production of the technical package, including: CAD versions of site layouts, House types – standard and bespoke, Sub Structure Block Plans, External works plan, Conveyance plan

Construction details, Schedules, Specifications (Construction, Finishing and Social Housing)

·        Construction Area drawings as required (e.g. compound)

·        Procure, check and co-ordinate: Soft Landscaping Designs, Heating and Plumbing Layouts

Ventilation Layouts, Structural calculations/mark ups, Check and co-ordinate all information prepared by suppliers and manufacturers to ensure compatibility with house type drawings, Truss layouts, Stair Graphs,  Kitchen Layouts, Joist Layouts

·        Ensure co-ordination with Engineering and Utility Information

·        Ensure that all drawings/details meet with Local Authority/NHBC requirements

·        Ensure all drawings are recorded on the drawing register and issued to relevant departments via Technical Administrator

·        Preparation of Building Regulation/NHBC applications

·        Manage and ensure prompt clearance of building control conditions

·        Provide information and assist in the clearance of planning conditions

·        Attend internal and external meetings regarding construction and technical matters and co-ordinating the preparation of the information required as a result

·        Ensure that up to date legislation and requirements are included on the drawings and implemented on site as necessary

·        Attend site meetings as and when required

·        General liaison and co-ordination between other parties, both internal and external

·        Respond to site queries and resolve technical/construction issues

·        Instruct, obtain, and ensure drawing/specification co-ordination with SAP calculations

Candidate Requirements

·        Good technical knowledge of building construction

·        At least four years relevant experience preferred

·        Working knowledge of the latest Building Regulations, NHBC and associated legislation connected with the construction industry

·        Team player with communication skills for dealing with multi-disciplined teams

·        The ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and efficient manner

·        Self-motivated and well organised

·        Sound knowledge and experience of AutoCAD

·        Previous residential housing experience at either developer or private practice

In return:

·        Up to £50,000

·        Car/allowance

·        Bonus

·        Healthcare