Architectural Technician

Permanent – 37.5 Per Hour
We are currently in the midst of substantial growth and therefore have a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, experienced and highly motivated Architectural Technician to join our buys divisional team within Lovell North East region, based at our North East regional office in Houghton le Spring.
Reporting to the Divisional Technical Manager (with day-to-day management by the Divisional Design Manager), you will assist in the management of the company’s product portfolio (i.e., the house types and associated construction details) in both AutoCAD and Revit. The role involves the production of new house type information packages if required together with work on the production of a new suite of standard details and management of associated information. To co-ordinate third party information from consultants, manufacturers, and suppliers.
Educated to degree or HND level with 2 – 5 years post qualification experience, your IT skills in Revit and AutoCAD will be at an advanced level. Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign would be beneficial. You should be ambitious and able to work to agreed deadlines. A confident and outgoing disposition would serve you well in this role and the ability to work on your own and part of a team are paramount.
Previous housebuilding experience would be a distinct advantage, but not essential. A willingness to learn, be able to take on daily challenges in a fast moving and dynamic environment, and be completely reliable and dependable, are more important.
You will need to demonstrate your organisational skills and demonstrate your verbal and design communication skills, as these are essential for this role. You will need to possess initiative, think on your feet and be proactive.
If you think you fit the bill and would like to join a hardworking and committed Divisional team, please submit your application, which we look forward to reading with interest.
Benefits:
* Bonus entitlement based on performance KPIs (monthly paid only)
* Holidays - 26 day
* Life Assurance
* Pension
* Private medical insurance
* Ability to purchase additional holiday
* Access to discount portal
* Cycle to Work scheme and the Lovell Way to EV
* Digital GP
* Employee assistance programme
* Sharesave scheme
As an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell is the UK’s leading provider of mixed tenure affordable homes and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in the delivery of high-quality housing development and regeneration projects.
We are committed to enhancing the communities in which we work, building quality homes for real people and looking after our own people; developing talent is key to achieving this. We understand that the success of our organisation comes from the strengths, skills and personalities of our people. Lovell is an equal opportunities employer who encourage and value diversity and inclusion within our teams.
The Lovell culture is one that has been successful for many years. It is based on empowering colleagues to make decisions at a regional and local level, and to challenge the status quo whilst working as one to achieve our goals and make Lovell a great place to work for all