Architectural Technician

Waites Recruitment Consultancy Ltd have a fantastic role and opportunity for a Architectural Technician based in Maidstone on a full time basis. My client is a well established residential new build construction client who is looking for somone who has the determination and motivatin to better their career within the company with progression and growth opportunities.

Below is the job description - If this role applies to you, ACT QUICK as my client is looking to commence interviews right away with an immediate start date.

Role: - Architectural Technician

Liasing with in-house architect and various consultants to produce stage 4 working drawings

- To ensure all technical information is coordinated between disciplines and departments and available to construction team in good time prior to start on site.

- Maintain communication and flow of information between consultants to ensure technical information is in accordance with regulatory and company specifications/requirements.

- To be main point of contact for all technical queries from in house departments and external contacts.

Duties:

- Production of stage 4 working drawings

- Ensuring the appointment of other various consultants and sub-contractors as required.

- Discharging Planning or Building Regulation conditions as required.

- Assist in obtaining statutory approvals such as S104, S102, S38, S278 and dealing with street works for permits as required.

- Obtaining various certifications as required per plot ready for handover.

- Assist in appointing and managing main specialist technical sub-contractor packages such as piling and timber frame.

- Creating and advising on specifications for construction types and ensuring these are understood internally for cost purposes.

- Assist in evaluating sites to understand abnormal costs at a bid stage.

- Being the main point of contact for all technical site enquiries for internal and external persons. - Reviewing warranty site inspections and advising site on any remedial works required and ensuring warranty cover notes are issued prior to handover.

- Attending meetings with consultants, employer agents, sub-contractors, and clients as necessary.

- Advising on defects and remedial works where required.

- Attending site to inspect and advise on various issues or ensuring site staff understand technical documentation.

Knowledge:

- Knowledge of civil and structural engineers and building construction types such as masonry and timber frame is essential.

- A working knowledge of planning and building regulations and the processes of such.

- An understanding of Highway, Sewage and Utility Authority processes.

Desirable Qualifications/Skills:

- Good organisational skills and being able to work across several projects at once.

- Ability to draft architectural planning & working drawings to a high-quality standard using AutoCAD Architecture 2023.

- Ability to communicate with others of all levels and being part of a team.

- Excellent IT skills in Microsoft Office. - Ability to work independently and well within a team.

- Good problem-solving skills.

- Excellent technical knowledge and ability to advise on best technical practices.

- Previously worked for a housebuilder in a Technical Coordinator or Architectural Technologist role desirable