Architectural Technician (Scotland)

To provide and maintain architectural design and technical support to all regional departments and site-based teams to enable the region to achieve its objectives and agreed targets

Production Information

• Provide architectural support and technical guidance for regional site and office-based operations
• To co-ordinate and manage the issue of technical documentation
• Maintain documentation for the standard product portfolio.

Technical

• Preparation of working drawings and ancillary details for site variation and bespoke units
• Produce Site Layouts and Design Packages for both Planning and Building Warrant approval processes.
• The commissioning, co-ordination and checking of various external suppliers designs and integrate their requirements into the working drawing packages
• Liaise with site and NHBC to resolve technical and/or design issues
• Liaise with local authorities to obtain relevant Technical Consents
• Clearance of Planning and Building Standards Conditions
• Understanding of HFVN requirements
• Tender, appoint and manage external consultants
• Understanding of current Building Regulations
• Prepare and maintain Legal plans
• Oversee technical requirements for developments from site appraisal to completion

Site Liaison

• To register, resolve and monitor where appropriate site queries from production management to enable progressive product development
• Provide Taylor Wimpey UK with feedback on standard product
• Attend site-based progress meetings
• Embrace innovative solutions to resolve technical and design issues.

Design

• Design economically and understand the commercial aspects of design decisions
• Understanding of Placemaking and Sustainable Design issues and principles
• Understanding of National and Local Design Guidance
• Liaise with local authorities to obtain relevant Planning Approvals
• Produce designs in agreed timescales to ensure regional forecasts are achieved
• Must be able to communicate well at all levels
• Coordinate and attend Community Engagement Events
• Should have a broad understanding of corporate vision and policies

CDM

• Embrace and adhere to Health and Safety procedures
• Ensure compliance with CDM process
• Discharge the Designers responsibilities under CDM regulations
• Contribute to CDM Process
• Must undertake continuous professional development.

General

• Ensure prompt distribution of all technical information to other business disciplines
• Carry out responsibilities in-line with Company’s Operating Framework
• Attend all meetings required under the Company’s Operating Framework
• Liaise with engineers to ensure accurate technical solutions are produced and value engineering has been completed
• Manage projects in-line with business forecasts and targets
• Any other duties as required by the Technical Director.