Construction Jobs
Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire
Sep 15, 2022
Permanent
Prosper Recruitment are working in partnership with Tier 1 Contractor are looking to employ a confident and motivated Architectural Technician to work at their North East Lincolnshire Contract location as a member of the Technical Design Team, who deliver commercial property new build and refurbishment schemes. This vacancy is in the Facilities Management side of the business partnering with local councils where some of their specialisms include: Transport, Road Safety, Traffic Regulations, Sustainable Transport Planning, Street Lighting & Traffic Signals, Highways Inspections, Bridge Inspections, Drainage & Flooding and Environmental.
The successful candidate will be responsible to the Head of Technical Services and assist with specification, Design Detailing, and support and management of property construction projects with the support of other team members.
Responsibilities:
To provide design and technical support to building construction projects. Design of projects through site visits and the development of specifications, and detail design drawings using Auto CAD/2D & ideally Revit 3D packages.
To provide technical advice and guidance on building construction projects.
To develop specifications and any other technical information to contribute to the delivery and procurement of projects.
To prepare planning application and building regulation packs of information to achieve legislative consents.
To ensure all technical information provided is accurate to legislative standards, ACoPs and best practice.
The management and issuing of works orders ensuring compliance with legislative, contractual and workmanship requirements including the briefing and commissioning of all consultants and clients.
To prepare option appraisals, feasibility studies, estimates and technical reports as required, ensuring that value is added to the work of the Technical Design Team through innovation and creativity and advising Clients and Service Managers on options and recommendations.
To manage, direct and monitoring works during the construction phase to include contract administration, variations, project costs and final accounts as appropriate. To assist with evaluating and determining appropriate actions where problems occur and reporting these to the client.
To operate within the policies, systems and business plans of the Technical Design Team and Company
To deliver all works in compliance with the Company’s Health, Environmental & Quality (SHEQ) standards and in line with OHSAS 18001 (Health & Safety), 14001 (Environmental) & ISO 9001 (Quality).
The role supports the deliverable outcomes for the management of a commercial and public property estate and is part of a team of Architects, Engineers and Building Surveyors.
The post holder will be required to work with other property professional teams to provide assistance and guidance for building construction works as a part of the Technical Design Team. The role is a mixture of office and on-site involvement and requires a good communicator who can provide clear instructions to and management of contractors.
The primary role includes the use of CAD and Revit to assist with developing and detailing designs. The successful applicant will be supported and encouraged to develop their skills.
Qualifications or Required Experience:
Experienced in design using CAD and ideally 3D Revit with a background in delivering high quality building construction projects in both the Public and Private sectors. Qualifications should include as a minimum of a NHD or under graduate degree in Architectural Technology or similar, with a minimum 3/5 years’ experience undertaking a similar role.
To meet the requirements and demands of the post, the post holder will need the following:
Experience and qualification in AutoCAD 2D software.
Ideally experience and qualification in AutoDesk Revit software.
IT skills and experience of working with database systems are essential.
Detailed understanding of relevant legislation and regulations is essential.
Numeracy, communication and presentation skills are essential, alongside experience of using Adobe Photoshop.
Experience of undertaking design and specification in refurbishment and new build construction projects.
Experience of preparing and submitting Building Regulations and Planning applications is essential.
Experience of applying CDM Regulations 2015 is essential.
Degree in Building Design/Technology or a related qualification with supported experience is desirable.
Ability to plan, prioritise and organise work to meet client requirements.
Flexible to meet the needs of the service.
Adaptable to change and new ways of working