Architectural Technician

Position:
Architectural Technician

Location:

Wakefield area
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 + Package

Our client, a growing regional residential developer, are seeking an Architectural Technician to join their expanding team. This is a key hire that will take ownership of all in-house technical drawing production, supporting a strong, cash-backed development pipeline. Operating as a family-run business, they offer a stable environment, direct access to senior management and the opportunity to shape architectural standards as the business grows.

With several new sites launching and unit output set to increase year-on-year, this is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong technician who enjoys hands‑on drawing work and wants long‑term progression.

• £35,000 - £45,000 DOE
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Pension
• Private medical
• Monthly company outings
• Fully funded Christmas party
• Supportive, family‑run culture
• Strong long‑term development pipeline across Yorkshire

• Producing detailed technical drawings, layouts and house type designs
• Preparing and maintaining accurate AutoCAD-based drawing standards
• Supporting planning, technical and site delivery teams with required documentation
• Producing technical site layouts, construction detailing and working drawings
• Completing drawing amendments, updates and releases to programme
• Liaising with internal departments and supporting occasional site visits
• Maintaining high accuracy, consistency and compliance with applicable regulations
• Contributing to future development of drawing standards and house type portfolios

• Strong background in residential architecture (volume house building preferred)
• High proficiency in AutoCAD and working to established drawing standards
• Revit experience desirable but not essential
• Ability to work independently as the sole architectural technician
• Excellent technical knowledge and attention to detail
• Confident producing house types, layouts, working drawings and detailing
• Full UK driving licence (site visits required)
• Comfortable with fully office‑based working (Mon‑Fri, 8:30am‑5:00pm)