Architectural Technologist / Building Surveyor in Huddersfield - CV-Library

Architectural Technologist / Building Surveyor

Permanent, Full time in our Huddersfield office and hybrid working

France+Associates are an award winning, chartered architectural practice based in Huddersfield, who provide services nationally.

The role is varied, interesting and extremely rewarding, being part of building a person’s life by helping them find, adapt or build new, accessible homes. F+A’s list of services includes;

* Property finding

* Suitability assessments of properties

* Designing and managing the onsite building process

F+A are a well-established firm providing professional services to the insurance and legal industry with over 100 companies listed as F+A’s esteemed clients.

Due to an increase in workload, we now have an exciting opportunity for a permanent position for either an Architectural Technologist or a Building Surveyor, to provide essential drawing, technical and contract administration assistance to a busy design office.

We welcome all applicants with more than 5 years’ experience / post qualification. All applicants’ experience must be in the UK and applicants must be based in the UK.

The successful applicant will be:

1. Based within a commutable distance to the Huddersfield office, the probationary period will require you to work full-time at our offices (3-6 months depending on your experience).

2. Experienced as a contract administrator and understand the nature of “job running.”

3. Shows a skillset that demonstrates a detailed understanding of buildings and construction methods.

4. Will be proficient in AutoCAD with experience in Revit or other 3D drawing software advantageous.

The role will be mostly office and home working based; however, the successful applicant will be expected to travel to manage projects F+A have onsite.

Salary

To be negotiated, to be based on your level of experience and salary expectations.

Circumstances, Qualifications and Experience

The successful applicant must be:

* Based in the UK. We will not accept any applications from those wishing to travel to the UK in advance of this job opportunity.

* Ideally located within a commutable location to Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.

* A member of the CIAT, RICS, CIOB or working towards FULL membership.

* An accredited degree in Building Surveying or Architectural Technology, or Construction or the Built Environment, equivalent to HNC/HND level.

* Proficient skill in AutoCAD and technical drawings, schedules of works and specifications.

* Able to work unsupervised and maintain projects.

* Good knowledge/understanding of construction details.

Specific Responsibilities and Activities within your role

* Take instructions from design team members and work with team members on projects. You will be involved in a number of different projects at varying stages at any given time.

* Be able to produce drawings within RIBA stages 3-5.

* Diligently handle all instructions and maintain comprehensive records.

* Undertake measured building surveys, manage consultants as required.

* Prepare and submit planning applications.

* Production of Building Regulation packages.

* Production of tender drawing packages.

* Acting as a contract administrator on building projects you are responsible for.

* Ability to make decisions, act on your own initiative and operate in a pro-active way. Good communication is vital for this role.

* Be presentable when meeting clients and able to communicate thoughts and ideas clearly.

* Current, clean, UK driving license.

Personal Qualities

* Honest and genuine

* Excellent interpersonal skills

* Team worker

* Dedicated and conscientious

* Flexible to support the team when deadlines arise