Our client based in Maidstone are looking for an Architectural Technician / Coordinator to add to their team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the in-house architect and external consultants to develop comprehensive Stage 4 working drawings.
- Guarantee the timely availability of all technical details to the construction team, ensuring inter-disciplinary coordination and compliance with both regulatory standards and company requirements.
- Serve as the primary contact for resolving technical inquiries from both internal departments and external stakeholders.
Specific Duties:
- Oversee the production of Stage 4 working drawings.
- Coordinate the engagement of consultants and subcontractors as necessary.
- Address Planning and Building Regulation conditions.
- Facilitate the acquisition of statutory approvals (e.g., S104, S102, S38, S278) and manage street work permits.
- Secure necessary certifications for each plot prior to handover.
- Appoint and oversee key technical subcontractor packages, including piling and timber frame construction.
- Participate in meetings with consultants, employer agents, subcontractors, and clients as required.
- Provide guidance on construction defects and necessary remedial actions.
- Perform site visits to inspect issues and verify the understanding of technical documents by site staff.
Required Knowledge:
- Proficient in civil and structural engineering, with a focus on masonry and timber frame construction.
- Well-versed in planning and building regulations.
- Familiar with Highway, Sewage, and Utility Authority procedures.
Desirable Qualifications/Skills:
- Strong organisational capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficient in drafting architectural plans and working drawings using AutoCAD Architecture 2023.
- Effective communication skills across various levels of an organization.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Autonomous work ethic, complemented by strong teamwork skills.
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities.
- In-depth technical knowledge with a consultative approach to best practices.
- Experience in a Technical Coordinator or Architectural Technologist role within the housebuilding industry is preferred.
Please apply ASAP if this role seems of interest to you - as we will be organising interviews for early WC 29th April.