Great homes start with great people. At Keepmoat our purpose is clear, we create communities and transform lives. Every year we build thousands of high-quality homes that help more people and families find a place to call their own.
As we continue to grow, we’re looking for talented people who want to do meaningful work, develop their careers and help shape the future of housebuilding.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Architectural Technician to join our MCI Developments business - part of the Keepmoat group, based from Wigan. It's a great time to join as we encounter a period of growth for this region.
Reporting to the Architectural Manager, the Senior Architectural Technician plays a vital role coordinating all design information between external consultants and internal departments ensuring that all approvals are obtained in a timely manner and that high quality and correct information is issued to other departments.
Duties stretch from site feasibility stage throughout the sites development and to completion and handover to the relevant authorities/discharge of obligations.
Key Accountabilities
- To work with the Land Department to ensure smooth transition of all architectural information takes place
- To check all architectural drawings and details for accuracy, correctness and commercial suitability
- To liaise with external consultants to ensure deadlines are met
- To apply for and secure planning permission for all architectural design and relevant regulation approval
- To attend site visits and meetings in order to solve any problems that arises during the construction process
- To attend design meetings with planning departments to ascertain requirements from a council perspective for new developments
- Ensure that new regulation requirements are anticipated and incorporated as required
HS&S Responsibilities
To take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your work and adhere to the Keepmoat Health, Safety and Sustainability standards.
Essential:
- Providing proactive support to operational business units
- Worked within a Technical New build environment and can demonstrate a high level of experience
- Previous experience of building relationships with clients/customers
- IT skills including Microsoft packages (advanced knowledge)
- First rate communication and influencing skills
- Highly organized and able to work under pressure
- Professional attitude and approach to work
Education and Qualifications
- Engineering related qualification, degree or equivalent.
- Degree or higher education course which is accredited by Institution for Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- A high level of proficiency in relevant design and technical based software like AutoCAD
- Competitive rates of pay
- Smart Holidays
- Company Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- 5% discount on a Keepmoat home
- Exclusive offers and discounts
- Life Assurance and Health Assessments
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Volunteering Day and Payroll Giving
- Development opportunities to progress your career
Our values are the foundation for our vision, the cornerstone of our culture and the benchmark for our achievement.
- Straightforward - We get the job done in the most efficient and effective way. We are friendly, open and honest. It’s about being respectful and working in a transparent and honest way.
- Collaborative - We work together in partnership to deliver the very best customer experience. Partnership working is key to our business. We work collaboratively to deliver the best results possible.
- Passionate - We care about what we do. We put pride and energy into delivering results. It’s important to us to do a good job.
- Creative - We are proactive, flexible and resourceful. We listen, learn and deliver solutions. We don’t offer a one size fits all solution; we are flexible and will tailor our services to our customers’ needs.
At Keepmoat, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to creating an environment where colleagues feel they belong. We recognise the importance of building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, accessible and free from discrimination. We are all about creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered.
To take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your work and adhere to the Keepmoat Health, Safety and Sustainability standards.
If this sounds like you, please apply now. As the above is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, for more information including a full job description and person specification, please contact [email protected]
