Architectural Technician

From the commitment we pour into our homes, to the belief we bring to supporting amazing careers, a role at Persimmon is a springboard for Building Your New Possible. Discover new opportunities to grow, learn new skills and release your potential.

We’re Persimmon Homes, a FTSE 100 listed company and a leading UK house builder serving local communities across the UK and delivering around 10,000 homes a year. We have 29 operating businesses in England, Wales and Scotland, three house-building brands and three off-site manufacturing facilities.

We’re looking for people like you, and this could be your opportunity to start Building Your New Possible.

What is the role?

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and confident Architectural Technician to join our successful team. As an Architectural Technician you will be an integral part of the Technical department, producing working drawings using both portfolio and bespoke unit types.

The role will include:

• To produce technical information on CAD and to communicate this information to the Construction departments to maintain the build programme and ensure compliance with Building Control
• Responsible for the timely production of both presentation and construction information to ensure design concepts are communicated and implemented accurately
• To develop a comprehensive knowledge of the current Building Regulations, NHBC Standards and ensure compliance for the build process ensuring we meet our regulatory standards
• Establish good working relationships with Site staff and Department Heads to ensure schemes are constructed as intended and to encourage feedback for future schemes
• To produce working drawing information that ensures schemes are designed to Persimmon standards to suit building, marketing and economic considerations and maintain a level of unit consistency and efficiency
• To agree and work to design programme delivery dates and meet these targets to ensure the build remains on programme
• Assisting in the production of information relating to the set up of production of planning layouts with eventual progression and integration into BIM based systems

What we need from you?

• A technical qualification or you are qualified through experience and have sufficient working drawings experience along with building regulations knowledge
• Experience of working on residential housing schemes is desirable
• AutoCAD technical skills are essential

What’s in it for you?

The Salary & Benefits package

• Salary competitive (DOE)
• Car or Car allowance
• Contributory pension
• Life cover
• Healthcare
• Bonus

When you join us, the future is yours to explore. You can realise your full potential through industry-leading training and clearly signposted career paths. Persimmon is where hard graft and team spirit means real variety, satisfaction and rewards. A place where you can be at your best, and even go beyond what you thought you were capable of.

If this sounds like the place for you, apply today and start Building Your New Possible.

Persimmon are Proud Sponsors of Team GB

No Agencies please – Persimmon will not accept speculative CVs as a means of introduction

Persimmon is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

If you have any questions about the job or application process please contact us at talentacquisition@persimmonhomes.com