Architectural Technician

We are currently recruiting for an Architectural Technician to join our Technical Department, our projects are all bespoke and include new build residential developments ranging from large scale schemes of 1300 units to one off refurbishment projects. 

You will work within a multi disciplined environment you will be responsible for the production of detailed working drawings and specifications, whilst working closely with our in-house Land, Planning, Engineering, Construction, Commercial & Site teams. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Effective coordinated full working drawings of (often complex) schemes
• Effective contribution to design meetings as required
• Comprehensive coordination of drawing amendments following prelim or addendum
• Collate and submit required information to clear Warranty and Building Control conditions to help secure statutory approvals
• Effective receipt and resolution of site queries
• Receipt and timely management of addendums
• Source all necessary information from external consultants for inclusion on working drawings
• Checking of sales brochures
• Checking subcontractor information for accuracy and completeness.

As a valued employee you will be rewarded with the following:

• Highly competitive Annual Salary
• A company vehicle or car allowance and fully expensed fuel card for personal and professional mileage
• Generous company pension (employer contribution up to 10%)  increasing with length of service
• Private healthcare for employees, partner and children up to the age of 21
• 22 days holidays, plus English bank holidays, plus the Christmas shutdown (not deducted from your holiday allowance)
• Life Insurance – 4x salary
• Income Protection
• Discretionary Annual Bonus depending on company performance
• Fully equipped gym at head office – Health Checks, Gym Programmes, and Healthy Lifestyle Sessions 
• Extensive training and development opportunities 
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Pay
• In house Occupational Health Nurse
• Long Service Awards
• Vouchers to celebrate marriage, the birth / adoption of a child
• Comprehensive social calendar including but not limited to; Family Fun Day; Company Bowling, Christmas Party and various activities and sporting events throughout the year. 

As a successful candidate you will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• HNC (L5) in Construction (or equivalent)
• Proficient use of AutoCAD
• Up to date knowledge and effective application of UK building regulations
• Breadth of knowledge in construction methods/techniques and depth in traditional methods
• Effective understanding and application of relevant design standards. Ie. Building warranties, regulations and party wall etc.

Weston Homes Plc are a residential developer prominent across Greater London, Essex and the surrounding areas within the South East of England. We call ourselves ‘opportunists’, we have everything in-house, which puts us in the driver’s seat. Our developments are all bespoke from new build residential, regenerations, traditional build through to refurbishment projects.

We’re proud to say we’ve recently won 5 industry awards for the the second consecutive year, we are proud to have received the Gold award for ‘Best Medium Housebuilder’, plus Gold award for ‘Best Sustainable Development’ – Abbey Quay, Barking,  Silver award for ‘Best Starter Home’ – Springfield Park, Maidstone. 

Our people are our greatest asset, we not only build homes for life – we build careers for life.