Architectural Technician

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success and our goal is to provide a rewarding and fulfilling career in line with our values of quality, service and trust. Bellway is working towards becoming a more inclusive employer that values and respects individual differences in the workplace.

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our West Midlands Division is looking to recruit an Architectural Technician to join the Division’s Technical team.

The Role

The role of Architectural Technician will be to support Senior Architectural Technician and the wider business including our Construction, Commercial and Sales teams in the execution of construction projects through ongoing support and timely delivery of accurate architectural and technical information.

Principle accountabilities of the role include:

• Development & maintenance of divisional details and specifications
• Production of working pack drawings
• Working alongside external consultants and suppliers to ensure complete design solution delivered in line with company standards
• Support the upkeep of our Drawing Management system
• Support site teams and colleagues with information requests
• Attend site-based meetings / audits as and when required
• Keep up to date with CDM and CPD responsibilities specific to the role
• Maintain up to date with legislation and regulations as well as understanding future regulations that are coming into effect within the industry
• Support, mentor and manage Trainee and Graduate Technicians

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Experience

• Experience of working with Autodesk Revit & AutoCAD is desirable
• Experience working within the housebuilding industry in a technical / architectural function, running numerous projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of building regulations and current NHBC standards

Qualifications and Training

• Qualified to degree level or HNC/HND in a Construction / Architectural Technology subject with relevant experience
• CSCS card or equivalent
• Current full driving licence

Skills and Aptitude

• Strong communication, listening, presentation skills and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to be able to express technical information in a clear and concise manner
• Methodical, conscientious, organised and works to deliver high standards
• Ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to problem solve and delegate effectively
• Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems
• Committed to diversity and inclusion

Working Conditions

• Office based role with regular travel to development sites and for meetings
• Willing to be flexible in respect to day-to-day duties and hours worked
• Core hours

In return we can offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Access to discounts and benefits portal
• ShareSave Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life assurance

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.