Job Description

Job Title: Architectural Technician
Contract Type Permanent
Salary £42,500 per annum plus £3600 per annum Car Allowance
Working Hours 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern Monday to Friday
Location Speke, Liverpool

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.

The difference you will make as Architectural Technician

In this role you will a ssist the Head of Technical/ Design and Planning Manager with the appointment of and liaison with external consultants. you will produce AutoCAD house type and working drawings. Support the Design and Planning Manager with the management of the business’s standard house type portfolio. Ideally in this role you will Develop and maintain good working relationships with consultants, subcontractors and material supply chains. Ensure communication is effective and prompt where needed. Ensure accurate records are maintained and available to the Head of Commercial in the event of legal action being taken.

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• Architectural degree.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a technical role at a reputable housebuilder.
• Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations and NHBC standards.
• Commercial awareness and analytical ability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel across the North West region.

Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered.

Role profile

The accurate preparation of drawn information, and collation of consultant information, suitable for obtaining all relevant permissions including planning, building control and building warranty, and for construction purposes. Ensure all designs are economical, in line with site start budget allowances, and produced in accordance with development programme timescales.

Role Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Technical/ Design and Planning Manager with the appointment of and liaison with external consultants.
• Check external consultants’ drawings, documents and reports.
• Produce AutoCAD house type and working drawings. Support the Design and Planning Manager with the management of the business’s standard house type portfolio.
• Support the Design and Planning Manager with the development of standard Part L specification.
• Produce AutoCAD planning layouts and all associated drawings and visualisations.
• Preparation and collation of planning applications, including applications for discharge of details reserved by planning conditions.
• Preparation and collation of Building Regulations and NHBC Applications.
• Liaise with necessary council officers, statutory authorities and NHBC to obtain approvals.
• Liaise with solicitors on the preparation of legal drawings and documents.
• Produce tender drawing packs liaising with commercial staff on any queries.
• Produce construction drawing packs liaising with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal staff on any queries.
• Liaise with suppliers and sub-contractors on any technical queries during construction phase.
• Assist in production of and checking of, sales & marketing material.
• Manage budgets and payments.
• Liaison and collaboration with members of all other departments within the business
• Ensure information for management company procurement is done in line with programme and accurate.
• Attend monthly development team meetings and contribute proactively to discussions on development performance. Ensure technical matters are discussed with cost and programme delivery being key considerations.
• Attend site weekly and liaise with the construction and commercial staff to review and remedy technical queries.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with consultants, subcontractors and material supply chains. Ensure communication is effective and prompt where needed. Ensure accurate records are maintained and available to the Head of Commercial in the event of legal action being taken.
• Undertake any other duties deemed required by the Managing Director or Head of Technical to ensure the effective operation of the business.
• The role will be exposed to sensitive information; therefore, the role holder is expected to maintain levels of confidentiality at all times.
• In order to fulfil the requirements of this role, you will be required to work flexibly during the hours of operation.
• The role holder is expected to be committed to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken and to follow the core values of the Riverside approach (see – “Our Riverside Way” summarised below)
• Architectural degree.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a technical role at a reputable housebuilder.
• Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations and NHBC standards.
• Commercial awareness and analytical ability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel across the North West region.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• A member (or working towards becoming) of a professional body e.g. CIAT qualified

Additional Information

• The role will be exposed to sensitive information; therefore, the role holder is expected to maintain levels of confidentiality at all times.
• In order to fulfil the requirements of this role, you will be required to work flexibly during the hours of operation.
• The role holder is expected to be committed to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken and to follow the core values of the Riverside approach (see – “Our Riverside Way” summarised below).

Person specification

Essential

• Architectural degree.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a technical role at a reputable housebuilder.
• Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations and NHBC standards.
• Commercial awareness and analytical ability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel across the North West region.

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development.
• A member (or working towards becoming) of a professional body e.g. CIAT qualified.

Riverside is one of the UK’s leading not-for-profit social housing and regeneration organisations, owning or managing around 75,000 homes from Irvine to Kent. We are a leading provider of supported housing services, particularly for those affected by homelessness, and our track record of transforming lives and revitalising neighbourhoods dates back over 90 years. We have plans to build over 15,000 affordable homes over the next decade.