ARCHITECTURAL TECNICIAN / FAÇADE DESIGNER

Salary of £38,500 to £50,000 (depending on experience) plus car allowance & excellent benefits

"Our staff are our most valuable asset"

About us

Michael Dyson Associates Ltd, is an established, successful, and prominent multi-disciplinary construction consultancy providing a comprehensive range of professional services to the social housing sector. Established in 1980 we have four decades of wide-ranging experience working with clients throughout the UK.

The Role

Based at our modern Head Office in Huddersfield, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our Architectural Design Team, made up of Architects, Technologists and Technicians with a wide range of experience. Working in a fast-paced, dynamic team, you will support the technical design and delivery of façade, external wall, refurbishment and fire safety projects for social housing clients across the UK.

A varied role including:

• Producing technical drawings and details for façade and cladding projects, along with other refurbishment works e.g. fire safety, remodelling etc
• Developing 2D AutoCAD drawings and, where appropriate, 3D Revit models from survey and design information
• Supporting projects from early design and planning through to building control and construction issue information
• Preparing drawing packages, schedules, specifications and technical information
• Attending site, reviewing existing building conditions and liaising with contractors and consultants
• Working closely with colleagues and other design professionals and clients to deliver coordinated, practical solutions

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience of high-rise buildings, external wall systems or recladding projects is desirable
• Knowledge of retrofit, fire safety or building remediation projects would be an advantage
• Experience working within a design, architectural or construction consultancy environment
• Experience producing clear, accurate technical drawings and construction details
• A sound understanding of building construction and external envelope detailing
• Good communication, organisation and written skills
• Ability to understand survey information and translate it into coordinated technical drawings
• A relevant technical qualification is desirable, but equivalent practical experience will be considered
• Strong technical drawing, detailing and problem-solving skills
• Clear written, verbal and graphical presentation skills
• Knowledge of common façade materials and systems, such as rainscreen cladding, insulation, masonry and windows, is desirable
• Knowledge and experience in applications via the Building Safety Regulator
• Proficiency in common software packages, including AutoCAD and Microsoft Office

Project support including:

• Understanding the agreed project scope, programme and deliverables
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with clients and project teams
• Planning your workload to meet project deadlines
• Following Practice quality assurance procedures and checking requirements
• Raising technical issues promptly and helping to resolve them in a practical way
• Supporting the preparation and progression of planning, building control and other statutory information
• Keeping Team Associates updated on progress, priorities and any issues affecting delivery

We welcome applications from experienced Façade Technicians and Architectural Technicians/Technologists as well as Designers with strong external envelope, cladding or refurbishment experience who are looking to specialise.

We actively encourage and support, both financially & professionally, continued professional development, priding ourselves on fully supporting our employees in achieving their career goals and ambitions.

Why join us?

• Be part of a modern, growing, forward-thinking consultancy
• Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working environment
• 9-day fortnight rota option for flexible work/life balance opportunities
• Bonus schemes
• 3-5% Contributory pension scheme & four times salary life assurance
• Regular performance and salary reviews to ensure our people progress in their careers
• Payment of Professional Institute training/examination fees/ subscription fees
• Excellent fully funded training programme with regular in-house CPD events to support career development
• Fun social & team building events organised & paid for by the company

Michael Dyson Associates Ltd is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply.

How to apply:

Apply via our website to upload a CV & covering letter along with details of your current and anticipated remuneration package. NO AGENCIES PLEASE