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Group Architectural Technician

Leeds
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Group Architectural Technician (North Midlands/Yorkshire)

House Building

We have partnered with a reputable UK house builder specialising in creating high-quality, energy-efficient new homes in desirable locations across the North of England and the Midlands, known for blending modern design with a strong sense of community.

Reporting to the Group House Type Manager, you'll be responsible for ensuring the house types comply with all relevant technical, CDM, and building regulations, from initial design to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

Architectural Design & Compliance: Prepare and manage all architectural drawings using AutoCAD, ensuring they align with planning approvals, building regulations, and warranty requirements. Secure Building Control approvals and address any site queries.
Project Coordination: Liaise with specialists, consultants, and authorities (e.g., Building Control, Housing Associations) to coordinate designs (kitchens, roofs, heating, etc.) and manage external suppliers.
Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate drawing registers, issue sheets, and specifications. Assist with Design Risk Assessments, sales brochure information, and provide input for planning applications.
Technical Oversight: Monitor construction progress, provide guidance to junior team members, and ensure compliance with CDM 2015 as "Principal Designer" and "Designer."
Financial Awareness: Understand the financial implications of build methods and manage expenditure within constraints.

What We're Looking For:

Qualifications: HNC/HND/Degree in Building, Civil Engineering, or Architectural Design.
Experience: Proven experience with residential house builders, excellent architectural knowledge (especially house types), and a track record of securing Building Control approvals.
Skills:
Proficient in AutoCAD, Photoshop, Word, and Excel.
Strong understanding of CDM Regulations, LABC/NHBC, Building Regulations, and Codes of Practice.
Excellent communication, presentation, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
Self-motivated with a high degree of drive, influence, and persuasion.This role requires a proactive individual with strong technical expertise and a keen eye for detail to ensure the successful delivery of our house type developments.

They are offering:

Competitive salary + company car/car allowance, pension, 25 days holidays + BH and other company wide benefits.

If this position sounds of interest and you would like to apply, please call Adam @ Randstad!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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