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Senior Technical Designer
September 3, 2018 | Comments Off on Senior Technical Designer
Senior Designer / Architectural Technician
North Yorkshire
£20,000-£40,000
We are looking for a a Senior Designer / Architectural Technician to join our clinet speciailising in Modular offise loft conversions. Each loft is designed and fabricated within the factory then transported to site in modules to be reassembled at the customer's property. Typically, a roof is fully converted on site within 3 weeks using our patented method. All technical design backgrounds will be considered but ideally the right person will come from a similar position within the construction industry and offsite manufacture. The role would be ideally suited to someone from timber frame, roof truss (& EWP), or architectural technology disciplines although some learning is likely to be required for all applicants due to our unique method of construction.
General Duties
:: Production of construction detail drawings.
:: Production of architectural style drawings for planning applications typically comprised of floor layouts, elevations, sections and site plans.
:: Production of loft floor layouts for new enquiries.
:: Drafting of structural arrangement drawings.
:: Creation of roof truss layouts and engineering.
:: Collation of design & specification into factory file.
:: Formation of drawings and technical information packages for tender purposes.
:: Liaising with engineers, architects, clients, suppliers and other industry professionals.
:: Collating internal and external drawings, specifications and technical information for publication to building control and other 3rd parties.
:: Commissioning and reviewing designs and calculations from 3rd party engineers and designers.
:: Answering incoming technical queries.
:: Development of standard detail drawings and technical manual.
:: Coordinating roof truss orders and delivery dates to suit factory programme.
:: Management of incoming and outgoing drawings and design information.
:: Site visits to ascertain existing property dimensions.
:: Completion of planning applications & coordination thereafter up to decision.
:: Management of junior staff and design office workload.
Essential Skills
:: Good 2D and 3D CAD operator using leading architectural detailing software eg. AutoCAD, Revit etc.
:: Ability to deliver architectural drawings for planning and building control quickly and accurately.
:: Good understanding of structural engineering principles.
:: Knowledge of roof structures and their interface with the underlying structure.
:: General knowledge of construction methods and products.
:: Ability to think laterally and solve unusual structural design challenges.
:: Ability to lead a team of design staff and improve existing systems.
Desirable Skills
:: Knowledge of timber frame design principles including roof trusses (room-in-roof).
:: Ability to use timber frame and EWP industry software such as Mitek, WoodEngine, Pamir, Gangnail, Wolf etc.
:: Familiarity with the planning application process to local authorities.
:: Commercially minded
If you are interetsted in the role then please call Becky Hamilton or Lynsey Greenwood on 01179592008
Key Skills: Architectiural Technician, Designer, Technician, Modular, Timber Frame, Timber Engineering, Roof Truss, Construction, AutoCAD, Revit