Senior Architectural Technician Stirling
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With lots of exciting plans in the pipeline, there’s never been a better time to join Avant Homes, let us tell you why…
Avant Homes is a housebuilder operating in Scotland, the North East of England, across Yorkshire and the East and West Midlands, with eight regional offices employing over 600 people.
We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for passionate individuals to help us achieve them. Our mission is to provide affordable yet aspirational homes to our communities, ensuring that new homes are accessible and attainable for all with a product suitable for everyone.
Avant Homes are proud to employ local people across our developments and within our regional offices, teamwork is key to everything that we do.
We are looking for people who want to be a part of something special, so why not start the foundations and build your career with us today?
Due to continued success and future business growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Architectural Technician to join our team supporting our developments in the West Scotland Area.
The Role
Are you an Architectural Technician used to working in a fast-paced team?
Are you looking for an opportunity to join an ever-growing business?
If yes, then look no further, your next career could be with us.
Joining our team as Senior Architectural Technician, you will be responsible for implementing the control and reporting of all architectural matters to meet the Region’s business plan and future growth requirements.
Key duties and requirements
You will also be responsible for but not limited to;
- Managing and reporting all architectural requirements as per company policies and processes.
- Preparing site layouts
- Managing the working partnerships with Housing Associations, third party providers and sub-contractors to ensure that all contractual terms are met and ensure that all appointments and orders are placed, managed and settled as per company policies and processes.
- Engaging fully in the process of determining, agreeing and delivering site start programmes and development programmes within agreed timescales.
- Assisting in the production or procurement of technical investigations for inclusion in Land Appraisals.
- Managing technical and regulatory approvals and adoptions and provide key status reports and updates on all KPIs relating to the technical function.
- Actively managing communications with internal and external stakeholders
- Ensuring that all necessary third-party design elements are sought, audited and obtained in line with the regional business plan.
- Assisting with the effective management of CDM-C & Health & Safety responsibilities on all developments.
- Assisting in the delivery of effective and relevant legal documentation for each development or phase of development.
- Open to expand their knowledge within engineering elements
- Project managing a number of live sites
Essential Skills
Who are we looking for?
We are looking to speak with experienced candidates at intermediate and senior professional level, particularly those with experience of residential layout design.
To be considered for this role you must also possess;
- A full UK driving licence
- Excellent Technical knowledge and Commercial awareness
- Good time management and organisation skills
- Experienced with Auto CAD software, experience of Revit is preferred yet not essential
- Financial and Legal awareness
- Knowledge of codes of practice that impact on technical matters e.g. Planning policy, Building Regulations, NHBC requirements, HSE etc.
- Good knowledge of Construction Design Management Regulations
- Previous proven experience of project management with a residential developer would be beneficial.
- A strong understanding of the Architectural aspects of the house building industry would also be advantageous.
About Company
What will you get in return?
- Discretionary bonus
- Company car plan/ cash allowance
- Buy, sell and accrual holiday scheme
- Private Health care
- Company Pension
- Life Assurance
- Other Benefits including our exclusive Avant discount platform
If this sounds like you, join us and be a part of Avant’s future success!
Essential Requirements
Who are we looking for?
We are looking to speak with experienced candidates at intermediate and senior professional level, particularly those with experience of residential layout design.
To be considered for this role you must also possess;
- A full UK driving licence
- Excellent Technical knowledge and Commercial awareness
- Good time management and organisation skills
- Experienced with Auto CAD software, experience of Revit is preferred yet not essential
- Financial and Legal awareness
- Knowledge of codes of practice that impact on technical matters e.g. Planning policy, Building Regulations, NHBC requirements, HSE etc.
- Good knowledge of Construction Design Management Regulations
- Previous proven experience of project management with a residential developer would be beneficial.
- A strong understanding of the Architectural aspects of the house building industry would also be advantageous.
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