Assistant Architectural Technician

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are 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 Durham Division is looking to recruit a Part Time Assistant Architectural Technician to join the Division’s Technical team.

The Role

The role of Assistant Architectural Technician will be to support the Architectural Technician team 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:

• Work alongside senior team members to gain relevant experience in day-to-day duties
• Support with the production of working pack drawings
• Support with the development & maintenance of divisional details and specifications
• Support the upkeep of our Drawing Management system
• Support site teams and colleagues with information requests
• Attend site-based meetings / audit 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

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Experience

• Experience of working with Autodesk Revit & AutoCAD is desirable - training could be provided where required
• Previous housing sector experience in a technical / architectural function is desirable
• 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, or working towards this status
• CSCS card or equivalent
• Current full UK driving licence

Skills and Aptitude

• Strong communication, listening, presentation skills and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to be able to express basic 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.