Architectural Technologist

Opportunity to join an established and expanding Architects Practice of 80+ based near St Albans, Hertfordshir. They are currently looking for Architectural Technicians to join them working for a number of high profile clients in a variety of sectors.

Technical Requirement

• Be able to produce accurate and economic technical work to tight deadlines.

• Produce schematic, general arrangements and detail drawings for building construction and internal fitting out, including space planning, setting out, drainage and service layouts, construction details, joinery details etc.

• Produce effective working solutions, designs and drawings from a brief with the minimum of supervision.

• Experience and understanding of Statutory Application processes including the preparation and submission of drawing packages for the following:
Planning Consent, Advertisement Consent, Listed Building Consent, Building Regulations and Building Warrant Approvals. Fire Officer, Trading Standards, Environmental Health. Liaising with Local Authorities and monitoring and negotiating successful approvals.

• Experience and understanding of CDM Regulations, including the preparation of Risk Assessments and Risk Registers.

• Experience and understanding of Health & Safety Legislation.

• Assisting with site construction problems and design changes as they arise.

• Produce Schedules of Works and Specifications including Finishes Schedules, Fixtures and Fittings Schedules, Door & Ironmongery Schedules.

• Thorough working knowledge of current building construction practice and detailing including current building materials and their application.

• Research and investigation into new building products and techniques as necessary.

• Provide technical support to Project Managers and other team members as necessary.

• Carry out measured site and building and condition surveys if required.

• Be focused on efficient design and efficient output.

• Understand the cost of work produced/learn relationship between fee and production.

• Undertaking structured CPD.

• Adhere to BIAT Code of Conduct.




Communication Skills

• Possess a flexible and dedicated approach to working in a team environment.

• Enjoy working with others.

• Be confident in communicating with other design consultants, clients and contractors.




Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge and awareness of current regulations including:
The Building Regulations
The CDM Regulations
The Disability Discrimination Act
Good Building Practice.

• Carry out Risk Assessments to comply with the CDM Regulations

• Accurate use of AutoCAD 2000I or AutoCAD LT2000I

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel

• Adobe Photoshop and similar packages would be useful.



Personal Attributes

• Be able to work under pressure.

• Appreciate procedures and their purpose.

• Have a good sense of humour.

• Be a team player.

Agency/Employer: Nova Business Services Limited
Town or City: St Albans
Location: South East
Sector: Architecture
Related Job Titles: Not stated
Permanent/Contract: Permanent, Full time
Experience: 1 years
Date: 26-02-2008
Salary: Not specified

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