In a Nutshell…
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Architectural Technologist to join our team within Vistry South Central Midlands at our Coleshill office. As our Senior Architectural Technologist, you will be responsible for the successful implementation of all technical superstructure tasks including the production and management of concise, accurate and detailed construction drawings throughout the life cycle of numerous and evolving projects. In addition, you will be expected to deputise for your line manager as and when required and provide continuous support to ensure all objectives of the superstructures team are completed. Furthermore, effectively communicating and supporting all regional and group departments will be required to ensure the business goals are achieved.
We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.
Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…
- Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
- Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
- Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
- Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
- 2 Volunteering days per annum
- Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
- Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
- Share save and share incentive schemes
- Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…
In return, what we would like from you…
- Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
- Architectural Technologist background
- BTEC HND/HNC in Design, Construction or equivalent
- Extensive experience working within a technical role at a residential house builder or consultancy
- Good level of IT literacy with experience of AutoCAD, Revit, Outlook, Excel & Word
- Proven ability in an Architectural Technologist role of delivering design for projects on time, to budget and quality standards with high customer satisfaction results
- Excellent organization and time management with ability to multitask
- Commercially aware
- Ability to make decisions within authority
- Able to lead and work as a team member
- Be practical and methodical with good analytical skills and able to suggest solutions to problems
- Strong mathematical ability
- Be able to design and interpret the designs and technical demands of others
- Professional aptitude and appearance at all times
- Strives for continuous improvement for the benefit of the company
- Driven to achieve customer satisfaction
- Able to work under pressure, and accept honest feedback on one’s work
- Be able to work effectively in a team
- Good level of communication skills, with the necessity to liaise with internal staff and external bodies
- Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it
Desirable...
- Further education, i.e. MCIAT/MCIOB
- CSCS card qualification
- Use of Viewpoint drawing management system
- Management of technical fees and services cost to complete
- Continued professional development and keeping up to date with changes within the industry
More about the Senior Architectural Technologist role…
- Negotiate effectively with a wide range of organisations, statutory bodies and interest groups to achieve the desired design outcomes.
- Communicate effectively with all relevant departments in writing, verbally and in presentation format to provide accurate and timely information.
- Establish and maintain strong and respected working relationships with internal departments, local authorities and companies throughout the region.
- Undertake key aspects of the Principal Designer role as defined within the Construction Design & Management Regulation 2015.
- Completion of all necessary Health, Safety & Environmental documents, in line with group policy.
- Co-ordinate consultants or when required be able to personally produce house type working drawings and liaise with key suppliers to provide ancillary information for tender, construction and sales packs.
- Be conversant with current building regulations, procedures, construction methods, materials costs and general market conditions in relation to Company products
- Undertaking value engineering assessments and ensure buildability.
- Submission of all information to NHBC and obtaining approval of same, obtaining SAP Assessments together with PEA’ and EPC’s, Part O Assessments and Robust Standard Details.
- Attend regional sites to resolve technical and construction related problems. Detail and monitor acceptable solutions to resolve.
- Attending and chairing Pre-Start Meetings and briefing all departments on matters related to superstructures.
- Manage the process of obtaining consultant fee proposals and formal appointment documents in accordance with group procedures.
- Co-ordinate the accuracy of information supplied by all departments to ensure no discrepancies.
- Provide information for Housing Association contracts and attendance of progress meetings,
- Attend departmental meetings as required.
- Ensure all relevant stakeholders are informed of key departmental developments.
- Ensure you have read the Company’s health and safety policies and procedures observe them at all times.
- Reporting any accidents or near misses immediately to your Manager and record them in the accident book.
- Ensure your workplace is kept tidy and any hazards are eliminated or reported to your line manager.
- Always wear appropriate protective clothing on site.
- Attend all health and safety training as required by the Company
- Coach and support team members as required.
Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us…
We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.
Join us in making Vistry.
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