Senior Architectural Technician/Technologist (Autocad) in Huddersfield

Up to £50,000 salary including car allowance (depending on experience) plus excellent benefits. Our staff are our most valuable asset. Michael Dyson Associates Ltd is an established, successful, and prominent multi-disciplinary construction consultancy providing a comprehensive range of professional services to the social housing sector. Based at our modern Head Office in Huddersfield, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our Architectural Design Team made up of Architects, Technologists and Technicians of varying experience from university graduates to more seasoned & fully qualified professionals.

Working in a fast-paced, dynamic Design Team, that work on multiple projects at any one time. The projects vary in size and scale, and range between large scale new build residential developments to complex recladding schemes of high-rise tower blocks and fire safety works under the new Building Safety Act.

• Producing technical design drawings for RIBA Work Stage 2 to 6 on both new build and refurbishment residential schemes.
• Production of 3D Revit models and 2D AutoCad details for use from concept design to construction issue information.
• Production of planning, building control and construction issue drawings.
• Attending site and liaising with contractors, providing technical advice when required.
• Residential/Housing experience.
• Experience of retrofit projects desirable.
• Knowledge and experience in AutoCad.
• Knowledge and experience in Revit desirable.
• Proven experience in a Design Office.
• Experience in Building and Planning regulations/procedures.
• A team player with the determination to drive projects forward.

Architectural Technologist precise requirements:

• A track record of leading Architecture Projects with at least 3-5 years of experience.
• Proficiency in common software packages (e.g. Autodesk, Adobe, Office) is desirable.
• Ability to use Autodesk Revit to a reasonable standard is desirable, but transferable skills from other 3D drawing packages are also considered relevant.

Project management including:

• Building and maintaining brilliant relationships with the client.
• Plan resource needs against project programme and deliverables.
• Ensure project issues are dealt with in a timely manner, to the client's satisfaction.
• Manage the progress of any required statutory approvals, including Planning and Building Regulation requirements.
• Maintain regular communication with Team Leaders and Project Director to provide updates on project progress and fee expenditure.
• Adhere to agreed practice procedures, templates, Quality Assurance and technical standards.
• Be prepared to research aspects of building design, legislation, and codes of practice.
• Apply sound knowledge of building design, legislation, and codes of practice when relevant to a project.

We actively encourage and support, both financially & professionally, continued professional development, priding ourselves on fully supporting our employees in achieving their career goals and ambitions.

• Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working environment.
• 9-day fortnight rota option for flexible work/life balance opportunities.
• Bonus schemes.
• 3-5% Contributory pension scheme & four times salary life assurance.
• Regular performance and salary reviews to ensure our people progress in their careers.
• Payment of Professional Institute training/examination fees/subscription fees.
• Excellent fully funded training programme with regular in-house CPD events to support career development.
• Fun social & team building events organised & paid for by the company.

Michael Dyson Associates Ltd is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Apply via our website to upload a CV & covering letter along with details of your current and anticipated remuneration package. NO AGENCIES PLEASE.