Architectural Technologist / Building Surveyor

Architectural Technologist / Building Surveyor
Permanent, Full time in our Huddersfield office and hybrid working.
France+Associates are an award winning, chartered architectural practice based in Huddersfield, who provide services nationally.
The Architectural Technologist / Building Surveyor role is varied, interesting and extremely rewarding, being part of building a person’s life by helping them find, adapt or build new, accessible homes. F+A are a well-established firm providing professional services to the insurance and legal industry with over 100 companies listed as F+A’s esteemed clients.
We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent position for either an Architectural Technologist or a Building Surveyor, to provide essential drawing, technical and contract administration assistance to a busy design office.
We welcome all applicants with more than 5 years’ experience / post qualification. All applicants’ experience must be in the UK and applicants must be based in the UK.
The successful applicant will be:
* Based within a commutable distance to the Huddersfield office, the probationary period will require you to work full-time at our offices (3-6 months depending on your experience).
* Experienced as a contract administrator and understand the nature of “job running.”
* Shows a skillset that demonstrates a detailed understanding of buildings and construction methods.
* Will be proficient in AutoCAD with experience in Revit or other 3D drawing software advantageous.
The role will be mostly office and home working based; however, the successful applicant will be expected to travel to manage projects F+A have onsite.
Salary: To be negotiated, to be based on your level of experience and salary expectations.
Circumstances, Qualifications and Experience:
* Based in the UK. We will not accept any applications from those wishing to travel to the UK in advance of this job opportunity.
* Ideally located within a commutable location to Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
* A member of the CIAT, RICS, CIOB or working towards FULL membership.
* An accredited degree in Building Surveying or Architectural Technology, or Construction or the Built Environment, equivalent to HNC/HND level.
* Proficient skill in AutoCAD and technical drawings, schedules of works and specifications.
* Able to work unsupervised and maintain projects.
* Good knowledge/understanding of construction details.
Specific Responsibilities and Activities within your role
* Take instructions from design team members and work with team members on projects. You will be involved in a number of different projects at varying stages at any given time.
* Be able to produce drawings within RIBA stages 3-5.
* Diligently handle all instructions and maintain comprehensive records.
* Undertake measured building surveys, manage consultants as required.
* Prepare and submit planning applications.
* Production of Building Regulation packages.
* Production of tender drawing packages.
* Acting as a contract administrator on building projects you are responsible for.
* Ability to make decisions, act on your own initiative and operate in a pro-active way. Good communication is vital for this role.
* Be presentable when meeting clients and able to communicate thoughts and ideas clearly.
* Current, clean, UK driving license.
Personal Qualities
* Honest and genuine
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Team worker
* Dedicated and conscientious
* Flexible to support the team when deadlines arise