Architectural Technician

Do you have a flair for overseeing the design process for residential developments that is currently under utilised?

Pettigrew Recruitment Group is keen to find the right individual for this fantastic Architectural Technician role with one of the industry’s leading volume housebuilders based in Livingston. In response to increasing demand for quality private housing, this is a crucial technical post to assist the department with growth and an increasing variety of new developments coming through the pipeline.

Reporting to the Architectural Manager, responsibilities of the role are as follows:

• Ensure that the approvals, Planning, Building Warrant, RCC etc meet the current project plan.
• Liaise with and produce documentation for the statutory approval authorities.
• Respond to site queries and resolve technical and / or construction issues through the Technical Dept.
• Ensure that all raised matters are dealt with and thoroughly closed off.
• Attending and chairing Pre-start Meetings and briefing all departments on matters relating to the engineering and working drawings.
• Attend site meeting as required and contribute to the monthly site Project Review meetings, include both residential and housing association projects.
• Co-ordinate consultants to deliver the house type working drawings and liaise with our key suppliers to provide ancillary information for tender and construction purposes, include the checking of such drawings / schedules.
• Prepare drawings and details as required as part of the Building Warrant or Construction stage.
• Manage, control and implement standard designs within our house type range.

Ideally the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Relevant industry experience, ideally housebuilding (private or affordable) or private practice.
• Highly proficient in AutoCAD and good level of IT literacy with Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Scottish Building Regulations and NHBC regulations.
• Sound understanding of Construction detailing.
• Be able to work efficiently and accurately with minimum supervision.
• Show initiative, motivation, responsibility and commitment.
• Embrace the company’s core values.
• A desire to be part of a team to create fantastic homes and desirable developments.

Could this be the next chapter in your career? Talk to Samantha directly to have a confidential discussion about how we can help.

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