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In a Nutshell…

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Architectural Technologist to join our team within Vistry South Central Midlands at our Coleshill office. As our Senior Architectural Technologist, you will be responsible for the successful implementation of all technical superstructure tasks including the production and management of concise, accurate and detailed construction drawings throughout the life cycle of numerous and evolving projects. In addition, you will be expected to deputise for your line manager as and when required and provide continuous support to ensure all objectives of the superstructures team are completed. Furthermore, effectively communicating and supporting all regional and group departments will be required to ensure the business goals are achieved.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you…

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
2 Volunteering days per annum
Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
Share save and share incentive schemes
Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…In return, what we would like from you…

Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
Architectural Technologist background
BTEC HND/HNC in Design, Construction or equivalent
Extensive experience working within a technical role at a residential house builder or consultancy
Good level of IT literacy with experience of AutoCAD, Revit, Outlook, Excel & Word
Proven ability in an Architectural Technologist role of delivering design for projects on time, to budget and quality standards with high customer satisfaction results
Excellent organization and time management with ability to multitask
Commercially aware
Ability to make decisions within authority
Able to lead and work as a team member
Be practical and methodical with good analytical skills and able to suggest solutions to problems
Strong mathematical ability
Be able to design and interpret the designs and technical demands of others
Professional aptitude and appearance at all times
Strives for continuous improvement for the benefit of the company
Driven to achieve customer satisfaction
Able to work under pressure, and accept honest feedback on one's work
Be able to work effectively in a team
Good level of communication skills, with the necessity to liaise with internal staff and external bodies
Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require itDesirable...

Further education, i.e. MCIAT/MCIOB
CSCS card qualification
Use of Viewpoint drawing management system
Management of technical fees and services cost to complete
Continued professional development and keeping up to date with changes within the industryMore about the Senior Architectural Technologist role…

Negotiate effectively with a wide range of organisations, statutory bodies and interest groups to achieve the desired design outcomes.
Communicate effectively with all relevant departments in writing, verbally and in presentation format to provide accurate and timely information.
Establish and maintain strong and respected working relationships with internal departments, local authorities and companies throughout the region.
Undertake key aspects of the Principal Designer role as defined within the Construction Design & Management Regulation 2015.
Completion of all necessary Health, Safety & Environmental documents, in line with group policy.
Co-ordinate consultants or when required be able to personally produce house type working drawings and liaise with key suppliers to provide ancillary information for tender, construction and sales packs.
Be conversant with current building regulations, procedures, construction methods, materials costs and general market conditions in relation to Company products
Undertaking value engineering assessments and ensure buildability.
Submission of all information to NHBC and obtaining approval of same, obtaining SAP Assessments together with PEA' and EPC's, Part O Assessments and Robust Standard Details.
Attend regional sites to resolve technical and construction related problems. Detail and monitor acceptable solutions to resolve.
Attending and chairing Pre-Start Meetings and briefing all departments on matters related to superstructures.
Manage the process of obtaining consultant fee proposals and formal appointment documents in accordance with group procedures.
Co-ordinate the accuracy of information supplied by all departments to ensure no discrepancies.
Provide information for Housing Association contracts and attendance of progress meetings,
Attend departmental meetings as required.
Ensure all relevant stakeholders are informed of key departmental developments.
Ensure you have read the Company's health and safety policies and procedures observe them at all times.
Reporting any accidents or near misses immediately to your Manager and record them in the accident book.
Ensure your workplace is kept tidy and any hazards are eliminated or reported to your line manager.
Attend all health and safety training as required by the Company
Coach and support team members as required.Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us…

We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.

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