Architectural Technician in Port Talbot

Company Overview

Wernick Buildings, a leader in the modular buildings industry, specialises in designing and constructing innovative and sustainable modular solutions across a variety of sectors. With over 90 years of experience, we are renowned for our commitment to quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. As part of our expansion plans, we are seeking an experienced Architectural designer to join our team at our national manufacturing facility in Kenfig.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Architectural Technician to join our dynamic team. You will play a key role in developing technical designs, coordinating design activities across RIBA stages 0-7, and preparing detailed drawings and schedules for manufacturing and construction. You will also be responsible for processing design amendments, managing contract variations, submitting building control applications, and handling the discharge of design-related planning conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Design: Lead the development of technical designs, ensuring compliance with regulations and client expectations.

• Design Coordination: Work collaboratively with project teams, clients, and consultants to integrate and develop design proposals from RIBA.

• Design Documentation: Prepare detailed drawings, specifications, and schedules for project materials and components.

• Planning Applications & Building Control: Ensure timely submission and compliance with all necessary regulations.

• BIM & Revit Library Development: Participate in BIM-driven projects and contribute to the enhancement of the company’s Revit library.

• Sustainability & Compliance: Implement BREEAM/DREEAM standards and ensure alignment with current building regulations.

• Site Attendance: Support project delivery through site visits and internal/external meetings.

• Quality Assurance & Technical Support: Provide guidance throughout project development, ensuring high-quality technical documentation and adherence to industry best practices.

• Workload Management & Personal Development: Maintain project planners, attend workload review meetings, and pursue continuous professional development.

Mandatory Meetings:

• Design Team Daily Activity Briefing (Daily)

• Design Team Workload Review Meeting (Weekly)

• Technical Knowledge Share Workshop (Fortnightly)

• Revit Library Development Workshop (Fortnightly)

• Project Launch Meeting

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field

• Strong knowledge of architectural design principles, RIBA Plan of Work, building regulations, and construction practices

• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Twinmotion, and BIM software

• Familiarity with BREEAM standards and sustainability best practices

• String understanding of Building systems, construction techniques and materials

• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy

• Commercial awareness and understanding of project budgets

What You Will Get in Return

At Wernick, you will be joining an established, family-owned Group with more than 90 years of trading history and a strong focus on long-term development. Our benefits include:

• Competitive Salary & bonus

• Generous Holiday Allowance: (Rising with service) and option to buy extra holidays.

• Group Pension

• Annual Salary Review: Conducted each January.

• Christmas shutdown

• Life Assurance: 2x annual salary.

• Personal Accident Insurance

• Free Onsite Parking

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Training and Progression Opportunities

• Family-run and Well-established Company: Trading over 90 years.

• Open Door Policy

• Cycle to work scheme

• Employee Referral Scheme

• Benefits Scheme: Discounted retailers’ scheme.

• Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers

• Direct Communication with MD/CEO and Staff Satisfaction Surveys

Wernick Buildings is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Any unsolicited CV’s will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’ and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you.

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

Please note, this vacancy is subject to close earlier than the stated closing date dependent on application numbers.

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