Senior Architectural Technician

Job Description:

Senior Architectural Technician

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We are looking for a Senior Architectural Technician to join us at our East Midlands Regional Office based in Hinckley, Leicestershire. 

… But first, why join us? 

About Bloor Homes: 

We built our first house in 1969. Every possible detail was taken into consideration back then to create a beautiful home. The same is still true today.

We understand that buying a new home is an important decision and that everything, from the location to the build quality, has to stand the test of time for our customers.

As a family-run housebuilder, our team of highly skilled craftspeople ensure care and attention goes into every one of our homes.

We give sympathetic consideration to the areas we build in to design welcoming settings with variety of home types and space, making every effort to preserve natural features and the conservation of wildlife.

Our strong commitment to create homes that our customers are proud to own - and that we would love ourselves or family and friends to live in - is what has always driven us. It’s why we’re proud to be a five-star housebuilder and it’s why we’re dedicated to creating better life experiences. One home at a time.

What Benefits You Can Expect: 

We strongly believe in rewarding and recognising the hard work our employees put in every day which is why in return you can expect to receive the following benefits. 

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Holiday buy & carry over
• Competitive bonus scheme
• Company Car/ Car Allowance scheme
• BUPA Cover
• Enhanced Family Policy
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Discount of Microsoft Office products
• Hybrid working (depending on role)
• Life Assurance at 6 times your basic salary
• Employee discount on our Homes and & some building materials
• Employee discount at Triumph Motorcycles Ltd. 

What Will Your Day Look Like? 

We are looking for an experienced Architectural Technician who is ready for the next challenge. As Senior Architectural Technician the role will involve engaging with land bids and strategic land processes at an early stage, to provide design, technical and planning input. This role is responsible for all stages of site development work, taking a site from inception to conclusion and beyond. 

You will also be: 

•  Producing and amending site layouts, house type planning drawings, and other design drawings and documentation.
• Liaising with planning authorities and other project stakeholders on planning related matters, in connection with past, current and future planning applications.
• The preparation, submission and management of planning applications, either those produced in house, or by external consultants. This includes, outline, full and reserved matters applications, as well as the production and submission of information to enable discharge of planning conditions.
• Co-ordinating production of construction information, and the subsequent submission and management of building regulations applications.
• Co-ordinating and issuing construction information to site.
• Managing projects on site, handling queries as they arise, attending site meetings and other liaison as required.
• Production of contract, legal and conveyancing drawings, and co-ordination of site legal set up.

Please see job description for further information.

What You'll Need To Succeed: 

• Previous experience in a housebuilder’s design and technical department
• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grade 4 or above including maths and English
• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification
• Computer / IT literate with capability to use excel, Word and database packages
• Ability to use AutoCAD

Our talent is what sets us aside from our competitors. Working at Bloor Homes, you can expect to be part of a community of exceptionally talented, likeminded people who help to support and develop one another. 

If our Senior Architectural Technician role sounds like the perfect role for you, please Click 'Apply now' and get your career started with us today.