Architectural Technician - 2 Posts

Architectural Technician - 2 posts

Job Reference: 24002037
Location: Northern Ireland
Contract Type: Permanent
Status: Full-Time
Working Pattern: 36 hours per week
Vacancies: 2 Posts available
Grade/Scale: Salary Range NJC pts 19 - 25 | £29,777 - £33,945 per annum

Additional Information:

A base location will be negotiated upon appointment of successful candidate.

Job Purpose

The Post Holder will provide Architectural design and supervision services, under the direction of the Locality Manager, Assistant Locality Manager, based on the RIBA ‘Plan of Work’, either individually or as a team member on construction minor works projects, in connection with the various MiCD Programmes.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out building and site surveys and update estates records as required.
• Develop the brief in consultation with authorised representatives of Client Departments.
• Conceptualise and design buildings, develop plans, prepare design drawings, coordinate and communicate the production drawings, tender documents, graphical information, reports, prepare schedules and specifications up to tender stage, using where appropriate computer aided technology systems.
• Submit schemes and collaborate with other statutory bodies including DENI, The Planning Service, Public Health and Building Control etc.
• Analyse building codes, technical booklets, nZEB regulations, by laws, space requirements, site requirements and other technical documents and reports.
• Co-ordinate and lead the input of Mechanical, Electrical and Structural Consulting Engineers throughout the design process.
• Supervise contracts on site, chair site meetings and record minutes for action as required.
• Consider Health and Safety implications for individual or allocated projects by acting as a Principal Designer. Assist with the preparation of risk assessments, pre – tender Health and Safety plans and health and safety files. Assist with the supervision the enforcement of health and safety regulations on site by the contractor and his operatives.
• Support other Project Managers when necessary and act as project lead to perform the duties of a Project Manager for appropriate allocated projects, to administer contracts on site, instruct contractors on changes to contract work and establish procedures with the contractors and building users to ensure the minimum disruption to normal activities within the building during the contract.
• Assist with the direction of the Clerk of Works in their duties during a contract.

Finance

• Conduct and prepare feasibility reports and financial analyse of building projects.
• Manage projects during design phase, within cost limits, up to tender stage
• Control finances during the construction phase, agree cost variations to contracts and recommend stage valuation payments.
• Agree final accounts with contractors on completion of projects and recommend payment.

Other Duties

• To take photographic records of on-site operations and relevant premises to assist in the development of projects.
• To respond to client’s questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner; communicate and coordinate regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• To provide needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain tasks particularly computer-based tasks to new and existing staff.
• To attend meetings, workshops and training sessions and review publications and materials to become and remain current on the principals and practises and new developments in assigned work areas.
• To monitor/supervise students on placement as required.
• To carry out such other duties relevant to the post as maybe directed by senior or line management
• To assist in the management and archiving of the Education Authority’s database for School Building Layouts and Data
• Assist EA Legal with Site boundary Maps, Wayleaves, Consent to discharge and recording of Portfolio’s
• To work in collaboration with EA colleagues in Asset Management Service (AMS), Quality Environment and Safety (QES), Facilities Management Service (FMS) and Major Capital Development (MaCD)

This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.

In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.

Essential Criteria

• Hold a Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in Architectural Technology/Building Studies/Construction;

OR

Foundation Degree in Architectural Technology;

OR

Other course approved by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT).

• Have a minimum of three years experience working as an Architectural Technician/Architectural Assistant within the construction industry.
• Demonstrable experience of regularly and directly supporting Project Manager’s/Architect’s in delivery of construction projects through RIBA Works Stages 0-7.
• Experience of preparing Planning Applications, Building Control Applications, clearly demonstrating knowledge of NI Building Regulations and other statutory/regulatory application procedures including direct liaison with statutory/regulatory bodies, utility providers etc.
• Experience and evidence of project management of leading detailed design process and co-ordinating design information through RIBA Work-stages 0-7.
• Knowledge of design, construction management including contract management through RIBA Workstage 0-7 and maintenance of buildings

The successful candidate will be required:

a) To have access to a suitable vehicle (appropriately maintained and insured for Education Authority business) that will enable them to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner and thus meet this essential criterion;

OR

b) Be able to provide sufficient information on the application form that will satisfy the employer that he/she has access to an appropriate alternative form of transport that will enable them to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner and thus meet this essential criterion.

The above criteria is an extract from the job person specification, for a full list of criteria please follow the details below on the method of application.

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Closing Time: Friday 24 May 2024 at 23:59