Job Title: Architectural Technologist
Location: Dartford
Salary: £32-40,000 DOE
About the company:
A Kent-based residential housing developer is seeking a self-motivated CAD Technician or Architectural Technologist to join its technical team. The role is suited to an experienced professional with a strong background in UK residential developments, particularly housebuilder schemes, who can produce high-quality technical drawing packages and work collaboratively within an architectural and design environment.
Benefits
- Company pension scheme
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private healthcare (via employee salary contribution)
- Car allowance or company car
- Competitive bonus scheme
Daily Duties
- Produce clear, accurate, and detailed technical working drawing packages, including plans, elevations, sections, construction details, layouts, schedules, and legal and sales drawings
- Develop and coordinate 2D technical construction details to a high standard
- Ensure all drawings comply with current UK Building Regulations and planning requirements
- Liaise and coordinate with internal design teams, consultants, and third-party suppliers
- Provide technical support and information to departments and suppliers impacted by drawing packages
- Maintain and collate technical libraries, standards, product data, certifications, and test information
- Keep up to date with new technologies, materials, and legislative requirements
- Attend and contribute to design team meetings, workshops, and site meetings
Ideal Candidate
- Over several years post-qualification experience within a UK architectural or residential housing environment
- Proven experience producing working drawing packages for residential housing developments
- Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and technical drawing production
- Sound understanding of current UK Building Regulations
- Construction-related degree or HNC/HND qualification
- Highly organised, methodical, and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and confident communicator with strong listening skills
- Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- Full UK driving licence
To apply, please contact KAZ on 01792365003 OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to kaz.davies@penguinrecruitment.co.uk I hope to hear from you soon!
