Architectural Technician

Architectural technician

If you have a minimum of two years experience in a similar role then this might just the job for you!

Previous applicants need not apply.

Forest Holidays’ cabins are set in beautiful woodland and loch-side locations throughout Great Britain.

We are continually developing new locations, on both forestry commission and private land. Our locations are popular with families, groups and couples alike. You can play a key part in our exciting future.

You will report to the Design co-ordinator and will work as part of a small design team preparing and reviewing drawings for the different stages of a project. You will be working on site masterplans, building plans, and on reports that support the designs, including our BREEAM submissions. You must have great attention to detail, good problem-solving skills and be able to capture and elaborate client requirements. You will bring to the team a working knowledge of building regulations and standards as well as the capability to design aesthetic spaces (site landscaping). Energetic and resilient, with a flexibility to respond quickly to changing needs, you will have a passion for completing the task and pride in a job well done. Working as part of a fast moving and forward-thinking team you will be empowered to bring about continuous improvement to the business.

Job Description

This role would be ideally suited to a graduate (architecture, architectural technology, or construction background) who has experience working as an architectural technician or similar, who would like to progress their career and be exposed to a variety of streams of work and be involved in projects from concept to completion.

This role will support with the production of drawings, from when a site is identified, through the whole masterplan development process, through the construction phase until the site is operational. This will involve capturing requirements from the various stakeholders, working with consultants, review external drawings and creating drawings with various levels of detail and for different audiences. The role will be responsible for the design of smaller projects on existing locations, collecting lessons learned as well as helping maintain an up to date portfolio of drawings. The appointed person will need to be willing and able to independently travel for site visits (approx. 2-3 times monthly).

As our Architectural Technician we can offer you:

• 15% annual bonus available on personal/company performance
• Get paid early with Access Early Pay - a great help for covering the unexpected
• Save on cabin breaks - pre-book a break with up to 20% off or travel last minute for just £50 a cabin. You also get a friends and family discount giving them 15% off all breaks
• Enjoy subsidised meals with our team menu at the Forest Retreat
• Plan for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll pay a 5% contribution
• Save on shopping bills with discounts from hundreds of brands with the Hapi app
• Lifetime membership to the Retail Trust for you and your family

Our ideal Architectural Technician:

Skills

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Creative thinking and flexibility
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Keen eye for visual quality and capability to design aesthetic spaces
• Capability to read maps and drawings
• Able to competently use AutoCAD 2D/3D and Revit
• Good maths and IT skills (incl. use of MS Outlook, PowerPoint and Word)
• Problem solving

Competence and Behaviors

• Flexible and resilient
• Follows problems through to resolution
• Communicates openly and honestly
• Brings a ‘can do’ attitude to work every day
• Always shares and implements best practice
• Actively seeks learning and knowledge from all sources
• Uses inclusive and positive language
• Shares environmental best practice to protect the forest

Experience

• 2+ years Commercial experience using AutoCAD and Revit
• Produce technical drawings
• Risk analysis
• Design/construction related background

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Full UK valid Driving License

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click ‘Apply’ now!