As an Architectural Technician, you will be a vital part of our delivery team, working closely under the guidance of the senior management team. Your primary focus will be utilizing AutoCAD to produce high-quality, detailed working drawings that bring our bespoke residential schemes to life.
You will focus on high-precision technical drafting and coordination. This is a brilliant opportunity for a delivery-focused technician who loves the technical design process and wants to work on a diverse portfolio; ranging from large-scale regeneration developments to unique, one-off refurbishments.
The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
- AutoCAD Production: Produce clear, accurate, and detailed working drawing packages and technical specifications based on approved planning schemes.
- Drawing Maintenance & Amendments: Efficiently execute drawing amendments and update packages following prelims or addendums, ensuring site teams always have the most up-to-date information.
- Information Coordination: Integrate technical details and data sourced from external consultants (structural, MEP, etc.) into the main working drawing packages.
- Statutory Approvals Support: Collate and organise the necessary technical documentation required by the Senior/Manager to clear Building Control and Warranty (e.g., NHBC) conditions.
- Site & Subcontractor Support: Assist in resolving day-to-day site queries quickly and accurately, and cross-check subcontractor drawings to ensure they align with our master packages.
- Cross-Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with our in-house Land, Planning, Commercial, and Construction teams to ensure design accuracy, as well as cross-checking sales brochures for technical consistency.
As a successful candidate you will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
- HNC (L5) in Construction (or equivalent)
- Proficient use of AutoCAD
- Up to date knowledge and effective application of UK building regulations
- Breadth of knowledge in construction methods/techniques and depth in traditional methods
- Effective understanding and application of relevant design standards. Ie. Building warranties, regulations and party wall etc.
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 milage
- 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.
Finally, a little bit about us...
Weston Homes Plc are a residential developer prominent across Greater London, Essex and the surrounding areas within the South East of England. We call ourselves ‘opportunists’, we have everything in-house, which puts us in the driver's seat. Our developments are all bespoke from new build residential, regenerations, traditional build through to refurbishment projects.
We’re proud to say we’ve recently won 5 industry awards for the the second consecutive year, we are proud to have received the Gold award for 'Best Medium Housebuilder', plus Gold award for 'Best Sustainable Development' - Abbey Quay, Barking, Silver award for 'Best Starter Home' - Springfield Park, Maidstone.
Our people are our greatest asset, We not only build homes for life – we build careers for life.
