Apprentice Project Technician

Flat Roof Technician Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Training + Benefits
We are currently working with a market-leading manufacturer within the construction sector to recruit a Design Technician to join their busy and fast-paced technical department. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically minded individual to play a pivotal role in supporting specification, survey, and design work for high-performance flat roof waterproofing systems.

Reporting to the Head of Technical, this role provides a varied workload including the analysis of technical specifications, roof survey reports, and material suitability. Comprehensive training will be provided on areas such as:
Drainage design to determine outlet requirements
Thermal performance assessments
CAD drawing production for detail designs

Assess compatibility and suitability of waterproofing system proposals
Review and interpret roof survey reports and construction documents
Create and verify thermal, wind uplift, and drainage calculations
Maintain an up-to-date understanding of relevant building regulations and codes of practice
Provide telephone support and general technical assistance to stakeholders
Construction, architectural, or technical design background (flat roofing experience highly beneficial)
Computer literate; CAD experience advantageous but not essential
Understanding of building fabric, codes of practice, and relevant UK regulations (e.g.