Architect Technician

About Henderson Group

At Henderson Group, we are proud to be Northern Ireland’s leading food service provider. Our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Food service and Henderson Group Property. We employ over 5,500 staff and have been placed 5th in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2024. We’re a family‑owned team that cares about our people and the community in which we live. Our leaders care about employees and our employees succeed together and celebrate the success of others.

We are interested in your aspirations, interests and skills and we strive to support and inspire you to do well.

Henderson Group Property are award‑winning specialists in the acquisition and development of retail outlets and have a proven track record in developing state‑of‑the‑art sites.

We are an in‑house collective of project managers, architects, engineers, consultants, and technicians and are focused on delivering best‑in‑class, sustainable projects.

As an Architectural/CAD Technician, you will join an award‑winning creative team of eight specialists, assisting in the delivery of schemes on and off site as we continue to expand and invest in our multi‑million‑pound programme of works.

• Produce accurate architectural drawings (plans, retail layouts, elevations, sections, and details) using AutoCAD to support planning applications, building regulations submissions, and construction documentation.
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of planning applications, including supporting documents, statements, and drawings in line with local authority requirements.
• Work alongside other team members to provide sketch designs in support of the preparation of feasibility studies for new build and capital projects including major and minor works.
• Carry out site surveys and visits, gathering accurate data to inform design and drawing work, and monitor construction progress where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations, planning policy, and relevant technical standards in all drawing and documentation work.

• A minimum of a Foundation Degree or higher in Architecture, Architectural Technology or a closely related field (e.g. Construction or Engineering).
• A minimum of 1 year’s professional experience working within an architectural practice or in‑house design team.
• Familiarity with Northern Ireland Building Regulations, Northern Ireland planning policies, and the planning application process.
• Demonstrable experience using AutoCAD to produce accurate, high‑quality architectural drawings with precise measurements and technical detail.
• Proficiency using MS Office packages.
• Full, current UK/EU driving licence, with access to own vehicle.

• Excellent communication skills that will allow you to relate to stakeholders and customers.
• Attention to detail: a sharp eye for detail, ensuring the accuracy and quality of your work.
• Sound technical background and the ability to think creatively.
• Problem‑solving: the ability to understand, solve, and present solutions to design and CAD‑related challenges.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Excellent organisational abilities and capacity to manage workload effectively.
• Team player: strong teamwork skills, as you’ll collaborate with other team members and stakeholders on various projects.

• Experience working in a construction‑related design team.
• Experience using Sketch Up or Photoshop to support design.

As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by.

Ambition – We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better.

Customer first – We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities.

Teamwork – We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills.

Integrity – We are fair, honest and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity.

The impact you can make with Henderson Group goes far…