Position Overview & Specifications

Closing Date: 2023-08-25

Location: Swindon

Salary: Competitive

Type: Permanent - Full Time

Have you thought about a career in the housing industry?

We have a great opportunity for a Trainee Architectural Technician based at our South West Region in Swindon and it could be the role for you!

Start your career with us:

Bloor Homes began building houses over 50 years ago and today is the largest privately owned house builder in the UK, building in excess of 4,000 homes each year. As a caring, family-run company, we’re committed to supporting all our trainees as they learn whilst offering great opportunities to progress and grow.

YOU’LL BE:

Earning a generous salary whilst you receive all the support and funding you need to achieve an industry recognised qualification.
Surrounded by a team of experienced and caring professionals across Design, Technical and Planning, where you will have the chance to demonstrate your ability whilst learning from the best from day one.
An integral part of our business – whilst structured learning is key you will have the opportunity to get stuck in and show us what you’re made of from the start.
Provided with training and coaching from our professionals to ensure you gain the experience you need to succeed as a Trainee Architectural Technician.
Learning about different areas of the business from design to construction. No two days will be the same.

Do you have the Commitment, passion and great communication skills were looking for?

MAIN DUTIES

Producing, creating and modifying basic layouts using AutoCad.
Amending house type planning drawings as/when required.
Completing small planning applications.
Submit & liaise with Local Planning Authorities in relation to planning condition clearance.
Liaising with Planning Officers to follow up progress of minor applications.
Attending meetings that may be required in the performance of your duties.
Complying with and upholding company policies and procedures.
Undertaking any additional tasks as may reasonably be required from time to time.
Maintaining all health and safety aspects associated with Covid-19.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES

Computer / IT literate with capability to use excel, Word and database packages.
Previous experience in a similar role in a busy office environment.
Ability to use AutoCAD.
5 GCSE grade 4 or above including maths and English (or equivalent).
Educated to A Level standard or equivalent.

COMPANY BENEFITS