Architectural Technician/Architect

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Your new practiceThis is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established architectural practice based in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. A firm of Chartered Architects specialising in home extensions, loft conversions and housing developments, established for 30 years. The firm has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the residential, commercial, educational, and community sectors.This is an award-winning practice that has a fantastic reputation in the West Midlands. You’ll be joining a team of 5 who are passionate about delivering meaningful spaces for their clients.Your roleAs an Architectural Technician or Architect, you will be involved in a wide range of residential, housing / apartment projects and mixed-use projects. Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting measured surveys and attending site visits
• Taking detailed client briefs and translating them into design concepts & sketch plans
• Preparing and submitting comprehensive drawing packages for planning and building regulations, particularly for house extensions.
• Coordinating with consultants, contractors, and local authorities
• Ensuring compliance with UK building regulations, planning policies & permitted development rights.
• Supporting the design team with technical detailing and presentation materials
• Contributing to project delivery from concept through to completion.
• Support quality assurance and maintain project documentation standards

Candidate requirementsTo be considered for this role, you should have:

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a UK architectural practice undertaking similar work.
• Strong experience within the residential sector
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Excellent technical knowledge and attention to detail
• Strong understanding of the building regulations
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Proficiency in write tender packages and producing drawings in AutoCAD.
• Proficiency to produce all relevant drawings and applications
• A detailed understanding of Steven Trent Build over and near too agreements.
• A detailed knowledge of permitted development rights, in particular for residential properties.
• Reasonable knowledge of the Party Wall Act and ability to serve relevant notices. (Not draft awards this will be done by Party Wall Surveyors separately).
• Ability to work on your own initiative

Must be able to handle a fast-paced environment working on multiple projects simultaneously, as well as respond to local authority, consultant and client queries.

• Advantageous: Good design sensibility and freehand sketching ability
• Advantageous: Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop
• Full driving licence and own car.

BenefitsIn return, you’ll benefit from:

• The opportunity to join a growing, well-established practice.
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays and statutory holidays)
• Free on-site parking
• Office socials and team-building events
• Mileage paid for site visits

What you need to do nowIf you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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