Assistant Architectural Technician

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are working towards becoming a more inclusive employer that values and respects individual differences in the workplace.

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK's largest house builders. Our West Midlands Division, based in Tamworth, Staffordshire, is looking to recruit an Assistant Architectural Technician to join the Division's Technical team. The role will involve regular travel to development sites across the wider West Midlands region.

The Role

The role of Assistant Architectural Technician will be to work alongside the architectural technician team and the wider business — including our Construction, Commercial and Sales teams — in the execution of construction projects through ongoing support and timely delivery of accurate architectural and technical information.

Principle Accountabilities Of The Role Include

• Work alongside senior team members to gain relevant experience in day-to-day duties
• Produce working pack drawings with guidance from senior team members
• Assist with the development and maintenance of divisional details and specifications
• Support the upkeep of our Drawing Management system
• Respond to information requests from site teams and colleagues
• Attend site-based meetings and audits as and when required
• Keep up to date with CDM and CPD responsibilities specific to the role
• Maintain awareness of current legislation and regulations, as well as understanding future regulations coming into effect within the industry
  
  

Experience

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

• Experience of working with Autodesk Revit & AutoCAD is desirable - AutoCAD proficiency is an integral part of the role, and additional training can be provided to develop this further
• Previous experience with a housebuilder or residential developer in a technical or architectural function is desirable
• Knowledge of building regulations and current NHBC standards
  
  

Qualifications And Training

• Qualified to degree level or HNC/HND in a Construction / Architectural Technology subject with relevant experience, or working towards this status
• CSCS card or equivalent
• Current full UK driving licence
  
  

Skills And Aptitude

• Strong communication, listening, presentation skills and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to be able to express technical information in a clear and concise manner
• Methodical, conscientious, organised and works to deliver high standards
• Ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems.
• Committed to diversity and inclusion
  
  

Working Conditions

• Office based role at our Tamworth, Staffordshire headquarters with regular travel to development sites across the wider West Midlands region
• Willing to be flexible in respect to day-to-day duties and hours worked
• Core hours
  
  

In Return We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary plus car allowance
• Competitive annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Access to discounts and benefits portal
• ShareSave Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life assurance
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Earn and Learn Opportunities
  
  

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.