Architect jobs in Hessle

Location: Hull
Company: GGP Consult
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

GGP Consult are looking to recruit an Architectural Technician to join our Architectural department and multidisciplinary design team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work across a wide variety of interesting projects, including new-build and refurbishment schemes, with opportunities to work on listed and historic buildings.

The successful candidate will have strong technical knowledge and detailing skills, with experience in producing high-quality architectural and construction information. You will work both independently and collaboratively with the wider project team, supporting projects through the design, planning, technical and construction stages.

Architectural Technician Requirements

We are looking for someone who ideally has:

• Degree or HNC qualification as an Architectural Technologist / Technician.
• A minimum of 3–5 years' post-qualification experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD – essential.
• Experience using Revit – desirable.
• Good knowledge of the Building Regulations.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience preparing drawings through RIBA Stages 3–6.
• A good understanding of building construction and how different building elements interface.
• A meticulous approach to technical detailing and drawing production.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team on larger projects.
• Experience working on commercial, office, industrial and rail projects.
• Experience working with listed and historic buildings.

Architectural Technician Duties

Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing high-quality construction drawing packages using Revit.
• Resolving design and technical issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinating architectural design information with other disciplines and members of the project team.
• Managing and supporting planning applications.
• Preparing Building Regulations drawings and construction details.
• Preparing tender drawing and information packages.
• Producing technical information for contractors, clients and third parties.
• Attending weekly project updates and design meetings.
• Managing workload to ensure project submission dates and deadlines are achieved.
• Undertaking site visits and surveys as required by individual projects.
• Working collaboratively with GGP's wider architectural and engineering teams to deliver coordinated project solutions.

Why Join GGP Consult?

Joining GGP Consult provides the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary consultancy and gain experience across a diverse portfolio of projects, from modern new-build developments to the refurbishment and adaptation of existing, listed and historic buildings.

We offer opportunities for continued professional development, career progression and involvement in projects across a range of sectors.

If you are an experienced Architectural Technician looking for your next opportunity, we would be pleased to hear from you.

GGP Staff Benefits

Annual Leave

Staff receive 20 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays rising by 1 per year up to 26 days per annum. Staff will be required to take 3 days annual leave between Christmas and New Year.

Employee Assistance Service

GGP understand the importance of their employee’s wellbeing and are committed to provide any advice and help when needed. We have on site Mental Health First aiders and Responders who are always happy to just listen and provide any advice. GGP also offers for all staff having access to BUPA Healthy Minds which provides all kinds of support on all subjects such as legal, emotional, financial, health, work-related issues and many more.

Bike to Work Scheme

GGP are registered with the bike2work scheme which you can join to make considerable savings on the cost of a new bike and/or equipment. As part of the Governments Transport plan, we offer for our staff to save up to 42% on the cost of bicycles and equipment.

Healthy you

We have an incentive scheme where employees attending a gym at least once a week will be reimbursed £5 per week (max £20 per month) on proof of attendance.

Pension schemes

We have in place the Salary Sacrifice Scheme, you have the opportunity to exchange some of your taxable salary for a specific benefit in the form of pension that can be provided to you free of tax or National Insurance contributions, or both. Thus, although your taxable salary is reduced, you are provided with a benefit of an equivalent value which has the advantage of not being subject to tax. If the employee contributes 5%, the company will then contribute 3%, after 5 years of employment this will increase to 5%.

Salary Sacrifice is only available to certain staff members at Gabbitas Gill Partnership Ltd. If you are not eligible, your pension contributions will be processed through the Pension Scheme by standard life, where employees contribute 5% and the company contributes 3% and this will be taxable.

Death in Service

GGP operates a Death in Service Insurance policy whereupon should any permanent employee pass away whilst in employment with the company, a sum equal to 4 x annual salary shall be paid to the person(s) nominated by the employee.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person