Senior Architectural Technician

2 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne NE, United Kingdom Bellway Homes Full time £40,000 - £70,000 per year

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 Group Office Division is looking to recruit a Senior Architectural Technician to join the Division's Technical team.

The Role

The role of Senior Architectural Technician will be to support the Group Architectural Manager 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.

  • Development & maintenance of divisional details and specifications including production of working pack drawings
  • Work 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 and chair (if applicable) 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 the Architectural Manager in managerial issues and reporting where required
  • Support, mentor and manage Trainee and Graduate Technicians

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Experience

  • Experience of working with Autodesk Revit & AutoCAD is desirable
  • Extensive experience working at a senior level 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 UK 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 lead, manage and motivate 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
  • Holiday Purchase Scheme
  • Earn and Learn Opportunities

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

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person



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