Senior Architectural Technologist in Letchworth

Croudace Homes is a family-owned housebuilder with a proud heritage dating back to 1946. Operating across the Southeast of England from our regional offices in Caterham, Letchworth, and Theale, we are committed to building high quality homes and careers. Our reputation is built on trust, attention to detail, and a passion for creating communities that stand the test of time.

At Croudace, we believe that a solid foundation starts with the right people. Fostering a culture of open communication, respect & continuous growth, we listen to our people, celebrate contributions at every level, and provide meaningful development opportunities. With a strong focus on wellbeing and work life balance, we create an environment where our employees feel valued, motivated, and empowered to succeed - because when our people thrive, so does our business. We are proud of our low staff turnover and long employee tenures, which reflect the positive experience of working at Croudace.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Architectural Technologist to join our professional Technical Team based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire.

What you will be doing:

• Reporting to the Technical Manager, your primary responsibility will be to prepare and issue detailed house type designs in line with the agreed programme.
• These designs must meet the Company’s standards as well as all relevant regulatory and technical requirements.
• You will work closely with site, attending when required, to oversee projects and ensure compliance with technical designs.
• You will also be required to coordinate external consultants such as Ecologists, Architects, Landscape Architects and Structural Engineers.

Skills & knowledge you will bring:

• Hold an Architectural Technology Degree, or equivalent in working experience.
• Experience within the role of a Senior Architectural Technologist, with a consultancy background or a housebuilder with in-house design.
• Ideally, CIAT chartered, but studies can be fully supported toward this.
• Excellent IT skills including packages such as Microsoft Suite and AutoCAD.
• Ability to produce detailed working drawings and complex construction details.
• Experience in coordinating and checking third party manufacturers drawings.
• Knowledge of current building regulations and NHBC requirements.
• Able to coordinate external consultants and utility providers.
• Mentor junior team members.

Why join Croudace?

At Croudace Homes, we believe our people are our greatest asset - and we are committed to rewarding and supporting them. In return for your skills and dedication, you will receive a competitive package that includes (role dependent):

• 26 days holiday, increasing with service, plus an additional day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Generous Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• Discretionary bonus to recognise your performance and contribution.
• Flexible working options, offering greater control over your hours and location.
• Wellbeing benefits: discounted gym membership, a health cash plan (with cover for children), private Bupa healthcare (based on role & service length), mental health support via our EAP programme including access to counselling, biannual health checks.
• Life assurance cover of up to 8x your annual salary.
• Up to three paid volunteer days each year to get involved in meaningful community projects.
• Training and development opportunities, including support for professional memberships and continued career progression.
• Enhanced Family Friendly leave options, recognising that starting or growing a family takes many forms.
• Vehicle allowance (role dependent) with free onsite parking and free electric car charging.
• Everything else: retail discount platform, free fruit in the office, monthly dress down Friday raising money for nominated charities, fund match for charity sponsorship and modern offices that facilitate collaborative working.

At Croudace, we don’t just build homes - we build fulfilling careers. Whether you are starting out or bringing years of experience, you will find a workplace that genuinely supports your development and celebrates your success.

If you would like to find out more about this role, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at recruitment@Croudace.co.uk. If you believe you have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and make the next move in your career with Croudace Homes.