Senior Architectural Technician / Technologist

Senior Architectural Technician / Technologist



Brogdale, Kent



AC8795687584



Salary: up to £40k



Benefits: CIAT Membership fees paid, bonus, flexy-time

An excellent new opportunity has arisen for a Senior Architectural Technician/ Technologist to join an established architectural and surveying company based near Brogdale, Kent.

You will get the chance to manage a variety of exciting projects particularly across the residential care home and educational sectors from construction stage through to completion.

There are 25 members of staff across all disciplines, with 4 being based in the architectural team. You will be working in a supportive and friendly environment, where career progression is actively encouraged and promoted.

Working as a Senior Architectural Technician/ Technologist you will be:

-Responsible for day to day management and progression of several projects.

-Undertaking measured surveys when required.

-Developing design from client briefs

-In charge of project co-ordination

-Producing and submit valid statutory applications for planning and building regulations.

-Producing large scale technical details, working drawings and tender packages.

-Producing accurate and high-quality outputs

-Sourcing technical information, liaise with technical departments and integrate agreed products and details in to the design

-Ensuring correct application of our quality management systems, procedures, and document control

-Co-ordinating specialist consultants and an awareness of each specialist and how this is applied in the design process.

Essential skills/ qualifications for this Senior Architectural Technician/ Technologist role:

-Minimum of 5 years' post qualification experience

-Relevant Architectural / Construction qualifications. MCIAT desirable, but not essential.

-A high level of written and verbal communication skills

-In depth knowledge of current Building Regulations and the Planning process.

-Proficient in AutoCAD, Sketchup or other 3D modelling software an advantage.

-Experience of using NBS for specification writing

-An awareness of JCT Contracts, would be beneficial, but is not essential.

-Hand drawing / Sketching skills would be advantageous

-Natural drive to achieve financial targets and hit figures for bonus.

-Possess a passion for good design and providing excellent customer service.

-Team player

If you are interested in this position, please get in touch with ALICE on 01792 365 109 and send an updated CV and portfolio to: alice.cook@penguinrecruitment.co.uk