Architectural Technician

Due to growth within British Offsite, we have a brand new opportunity for an Architectural Technician to join our Technical Department, based out of our state of the art factory in Braintree. It’s an exciting time to join us, with external projects kicking off later this year, you will be involved in Residential, Commercial, Healthcare, Defence and Education projects and you will be a part of the journey from the outset. You will be responsible for creating and managing technical drawings in line with project timescales. 

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

• Creation of high-quality, accurate, detailed technical drawings 
• Use a variety of CAD software programmes to create designs in 2D and 3D 
• Effective liaison with team members, architects and engineers to ensure the timely resolution of technical queries 
• Ensure drawings are compliant with the business and industry standards 
• Produce documentation to support manufacture, installation and remedial works 
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with business processes and filing requirements 
• Any other duties commensurate with this post 

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:

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role
• Revit, Vertex & AutoCAD or any 3D software experience  
• Excellent attention to detail 
• Understanding of building regulations 
• Ideally experience working within the construction industry 
• Comfortable working across multiple projects simultaneously 
• Fast paced environment 

British Off Site is the creator of the most technically advanced light gauge steel panel system in the marketplace, we are bringing extra speed, flexibility and reliability to traditional construction with our next generation light gauge steel framing system and infill panels which are, precision-manufactured on our advanced robotics assembly line.

We’re passionate about attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry, we’re looking for individuals who want to join an organisation, who operate an open-door policy and like to get everyone around the table to produce innovations.  

Our people are our greatest asset, we’re looking for those want to embrace our values – Drive it, Own It, Embrace it & BOS it