Senior Architectural Technologist (12 month contract) 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’re 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 well‑being 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’re proud of our low staff turnover and long employee tenures, which reflect the positive experience of working at Croudace.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Architectural Technologist to join our Technical team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract, based at our Letchworth office with regular visits to live development sites as required.

What you’ll be doing

As a Senior Architectural Technologist, you will provide technical design expertise and coordinate architectural information across multiple housing developments, ensuring projects are delivered to company standards, programme, budget and regulatory requirements. You'll produce detailed working drawings, manage technical approvals, liaise with internal teams and external consultants, and support construction activities through regular site visits. You'll also mentor junior team members, contribute to continuous improvements within the Technical team, and help ensure our developments remain buildable, compliant and commercially successful.

Skills & knowledge you’ll bring

• Relevant degree, with CIAT accreditation or working towards it.
• Proven experience within a residential housebuilding environment.
• Strong knowledge of current Building Regulations, NHBC standards and technical compliance requirements.
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring team members, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to demanding deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with the confidence to collaborate effectively across departments, consultants and site teams.
• Strong IT skills including packages such as AutoCAD, with the ability to produce detailed working drawings.

Benefits

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

• 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, 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, bi‑annual health checks
• Life assurance cover of up to 8× 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 dependant) with free onsite parking and free electric car charging
• Everything else: retail discount platform, free fruit in the office, monthly Friday fun and cakes raising money for nominated charities, fund match for charity sponsorship, dress for your day where applicable, and modern offices that facilitate collaborative working

If you’d 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’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and make the next move in your career with Croudace Homes.