Are you an experienced Architectural Technician?
Summary:
Building Quality Homes, Building Careers
Chestnut Homes has been established for 37 years and is one of the leading new home developers in the area. We are NHBC A1 rated and enjoy a reputation for building well-designed quality new homes. We focus on building very attractive, well-laid-out developments, and we are delighted that most of our customers responding to questionnaires tell us that they will buy from us again, which is great!
We are a progressive family-run business, with a friendly, dedicated, and experienced team who work together to deliver quality new homes for our valued customers. We value and support our staff, and we love helping them to achieve their ambitions and goals.
Due to continued expansion, we are looking to recruit an experienced Architectural Technician to work within our design team. You will not only be able to contribute and add value to the design function but will also gain valuable experience within a very experienced office.
The Role:
- Produce planning drawings ready for submission
- Assist in the developing and preparing of site layouts in preparation for feasibility and planning submission
- Produce supporting documentation such as a DAS for planning applications
- Assist in the preparation of Building Regulation compliance drawings & supporting information to achieve Building Regulation approval
- Production of setting out, house type working drawings, external works, electrical layouts and conveyancing drawings to a high standard
- Revise and update layouts/house type drawings as required and re-issue to the site construction team
- Assist in the issuing of information to site and setting up of construction and site manuals
- Collaboratively work with other internal departments
- Supporting other members of the design/technical team
- To collaboratively develop new house type designs
- Assist in the creation of a new Revit library of details and construction drawings
The Person:
- Be proficient in AutoCAD
- Possess good Revit skills to produce construction drawings & house type drawings in 3D format, although no essential
- Have the ability to use software to produce 3D visualisations/SketchUp is a bonus
- Have excellent written and oral communication skills
- Have a good understanding of the Building Regulations & NHBC Standards
- Be a team player with a can-do attitude, but also self-motivated and comfortable working on own initiative.
- Willing to continually learn, be flexible and get involved with a wide range of tasks.
- Possess a driving licence.
- Ideally qualified to HNC level in construction or a related subject, although not essential.
- A relevant degree would be advantageous but not essential
Our Company and Benefits:
It is our wonderful team that have made us one of the largest and most respected home builders in Lincolnshire. They have a passion for our business and work hard, and in return we they are respected and well rewarded.
For those with a desire to progress their careers, we are very happy to support, mentor, upskill, and train them. Many of our team have “worked their way up”, and we love that!
You will be based at our office in Langworth, just outside the City of Lincoln.
As part of working for Chestnut Homes, and specifically for this role, we offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Competitive Bonus Scheme
- Single Cover Private Medical Insurance
- Cash Health Plan
- 25 Days Holiday (+ Bank Holidays)
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
- Early finish on a Friday at 3pm
- Increased holiday with length of service
If you feel that you have the qualifications, skills and drive to carry out the above role and would like to be part of our professional and friendly team, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and cover letter, along with examples of your work to:
Email: [email protected]
Applications will close at 5pm on Tuesday 4th August 2026
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lincoln LN3 5BJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- AutoCAD: 3 years (preferred)
- 3D visualisation: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
