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Senior Architectural Technician/ Technologist

We are looking for an experienced Senior Architectural Technician/ Technologist to join our busy, friendly practice on the outskirts of Raunds.

We work on a varied range of projects, including residential extensions, bespoke new homes, housing developments and small commercial projects.

This is a hands-on senior role, primarily producing high-quality Building Regulations and construction drawing packages, while also managing and supporting our team of technicians.

The Role:

• Produce detailed construction and Building Regulations drawing packages.
• Manage and support our technical team.
• Mentor trainee and junior members of staff.
• Check working drawing packages prior to issue.
• Assist with scheme and planning drawings when required.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and other consultants.

About You:

You will ideally have:

• Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK Building Regulations.
• Proven experience producing detailed working/construction drawings.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD / AutoCAD LT.
• Good construction detailing and technical problem-solving skills.
• Experience checking technical drawing packages.
• The confidence to manage and mentor other technicians.
• Good communication and time-management skills.

Experience of CDM/Principal Designer duties would be advantageous, but training can be provided for the right candidate.

Salary & Benefits:

• Up to £42,000 per year, depending on experience.
• 22 days' holiday plus 8 bank holidays – 30 days total.
• Workplace pension.
• Loyalty benefit scheme.
• Flexitime following successful probation.
• Free on-site parking.
• Regular CPD and professional development.
• Friendly, relaxed working environment

Hours & Location:

• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, with a 30-minute lunch break. Flexitime benefit following successful probation period.

If you are an experienced Architectural Technician or Technologist with strong Building Regulations knowledge and are looking for a senior role within a friendly, busy and thriving practice, we'd love to hear from you.

Junior Architectural Technician

The candidate will work on a variety of projects at the planning stage, creating input and scheme drawings with the expertise of our mentoring, experienced team. It is essential for the applicant to have knowledge of AutoCAD LT, experience in a practice is desired, however not essential. There is excellent potential for the applicant to grow within the company and learn from our experienced technicians. It's important to note that we require the applicant to, at times take calls and aid our admin team so they should have a polite and professional telephone manor.

Architectural Technician Responsibilities:

• Create input and scheme architectural drawings using AutoCAD LT.
• Prepare, submit and monitor planning applications (training will be given).
• Obtain specialist quotes as required.
• Monitor and keep within time deadlines.
• Attend various CPD's mainly in house by external providers.
• Provide general administrative support (including supporting admin team if requested) as required by the practice.
• Have excellent spoken English with a good telephone manner.

We invite candidates who are passionate about architecture and design to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects within our esteemed organisation.

Salary & Benefits:

• Wage expectancy: £24,784.50 - £28,000 per annum based on experience.
• Working hours: 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday with 30 minutes lunch break each day. Flexitime scheme in place following successful probation period.
• Annual leave: 30 days per year (22 days + 8 Bank holidays)
• Pension provided.
• Loyalty benefits scheme.

Both roles are office-based in Raunds, Northamptonshire. Our office is in a rural location accessed via a single-track road, so applicants must drive and have access to their own vehicle. Free parking is provided.

If you'd like to appy for either of the above please apply with your CV and details of your relevant experience to recruitment@blueprintdesign.org.uk

Strictly no agencies, please.