Architectural Technician
The Architectural Technician will support the Design and Technical Department through the full lifecycle of development projects-from early planning stages through to on-site delivery. This role coordinates consultant teams, prepares design and planning material, manages post?planning processes, and supports site teams with technical information to ensure high?quality, compliant, and efficient project progression.
Key Responsibilities
1. Planning Application Management

• Appoint and coordinate the consultant design team.
• Establish and issue project timelines for all workstreams.
• Prepare design briefing documents for architects.

2. Planning Application Process

• Liaise with and manage all design consultants including architects, planners, ecologists, energy, acoustic, landscape, environmental, arboricultural, and archaeological specialists.
• Coordinate the full project team, including drainage, engineering, and highways consultants.

3. Post?Planning Activities

• Produce and maintain Outline Condition Trackers and Reserved Matters Condition Trackers.
• Produce and update S106 obligation monitors.
• Manage submission and discharge of outline and RM planning conditions.
• Manage submission of S106 obligations and notices.

4. Support to the Land Team

• Produce NDAs for Masterplans and "What If" development scenarios.
• Prepare Gross vs Net Developable Land plans.
• Produce Land Charge plans.

5. Design Information - Post?Planning

• Produce materials layout drawings and complete material schedules.
• Prepare layouts for sales cabins and sales complexes; brief landscapers and liaise on final scheme details.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• HNC/HND or degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, or related discipline.
• Strong CAD proficiency (AutoCAD, Revit, or similar).
• Good understanding of UK Building Regulations, planning policy, and construction processes.
• Experience working with residential layouts and housebuilding standards (advantageous).