Executive Architectural Technician
The Executive Architectural Technician will be involved
in the production of drawings and documents relating to the design, tender and
construction of new-build, refurbishment and maintenance projects to be carried
out by the Council and other Contractors. This work will involve ensuring
technical compliance with the Building Regulations and other statutory
technical standards including calculations of building performance under a
range of environmental headings including BER analysis and the use of specialist
programmes such as DEAP. On-site
inspections to maintain quality control will form part of the job duties. The
Executive Architectural Technician will be required to supervise other
technical staff under the direction of the Senior Architect.
Each
Candidate must, on the latest date of receipt of completed application form:
a) Hold a NCEA/HETAC National Certificate
Final Examination in Architectural Technology (preferred) or a NCEA/HETAC
National Certificate Final Examination in Construction Studies or hold an
equivalent professional qualification; and
b) have at least five (5) years
satisfactory experience of architectural works including satisfactory
experience in housing scheme projects; and
c) be capable of dealing efficiently with
the range of architectural works undertaken by a local authority, and
·
Possess
a high standard of technical training
·
Have
excellent IT skills and be proficient in the use of Technology
·
Have
the ability to carry out topographical surveys
·
Have
the ability to carry out as-built surveys of existing buildings and brown field
sites
·
Be
familiar with the requirements of Fire and Disability certificates
·
Possess
a working knowledge of the requirements of the Building Control (Amendment)
Regulations (BC(A)R) including the production of inspection plans
·
Experience
in Site Inspections and attending site meetings when required
·
Be
capable of writing clear and concise reports
In
the event that an offer of employment is made, the candidate will be required
to submit original copies of all relevant Education Qualifications to
meet the requirements of Section 3 - Education, Training, Experience
The duties may include but are not
limited to:
a)
To
assist the Architects Department/Housing Departments/Municipal Districts in the
delivery of the housing programme, through the development of sketch layouts to
detailed design stage, site inspections, planning preparation, tender document
preparation, undertaking tender processes, report writing, attending meetings,
and any such other tasks required by the
management team to facilitate effective and efficient delivery of the programme
within the designated time frames and to undertake any other duties of a
similar level and responsibilities that may be required from time to time with
respect to other projects as assigned by line management.
b)
Assess
the nature, level and pattern of demand for the service in the area/function
and to recommend the priorities to the relevant line manager.
c)
To
implement the agreed strategies to meet and to expand or improve the range,
quantity or quality of existing services and to recommend changes in strategies
as required.
d)
To
develop and maintain effective working relationships with external agencies and
to ensure that, in accordance with policy and procedure, programmes of work are
co-ordinated and implemented in full, with the co-operation of all relevant
parties.
e)
To
assist in identifying and agreeing work programmes, targets and deadlines and
ensuring their subsequent implementation.
f)
Supervision
and management of staff as required.
g)
To
work as part of an effective, motivated and committed team and to maintain
sound employee relations and morale in accordance with good employment practice
and relevant legislation.
h)
To
work within a cross-functional/multidisciplinary team in line with the
executive structures of the Local Authority.
i)
To
implement the systems necessary to support the service.
j)
Any
other duties, which may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Executive or
any other person designated by the Chief Executive.
The duties set out above are indicative and not
exhaustive and may change over time. The post holder may be required to perform
duties appropriate to the post, other than those detailed above, and to take
instructions from and report to, an appropriate Officer or such designated
Officer as may be assigned from time to time by the Council.
The Executive Architectural Technician will be involved
in the production of drawings and documents relating to the design, tender and
construction of new-build, refurbishment and maintenance projects to be carried
out by the Council and other Contractors. This work will involve ensuring
technical compliance with the Building Regulations and other statutory
technical standards including calculations of building performance under a
range of environmental headings including BER analysis and the use of specialist
programmes such as DEAP. On-site
inspections to maintain quality control will form part of the job duties. The
Executive Architectural Technician will be required to supervise other
technical staff under the direction of the Senior Architect.
Each
Candidate must, on the latest date of receipt of completed application form:
a) Hold a NCEA/HETAC National Certificate
Final Examination in Architectural Technology (preferred) or a NCEA/HETAC
National Certificate Final Examination in Construction Studies or hold an
equivalent professional qualification; and
b) have at least five (5) years
satisfactory experience of architectural works including satisfactory
experience in housing scheme projects; and
c) be capable of dealing efficiently with
the range of architectural works undertaken by a local authority, and
·
Possess
a high standard of technical training
·
Have
excellent IT skills and be proficient in the use of Technology
·
Have
the ability to carry out topographical surveys
·
Have
the ability to carry out as-built surveys of existing buildings and brown field
sites
·
Be
familiar with the requirements of Fire and Disability certificates
·
Possess
a working knowledge of the requirements of the Building Control (Amendment)
Regulations (BC(A)R) including the production of inspection plans
·
Experience
in Site Inspections and attending site meetings when required
·
Be
capable of writing clear and concise reports
In
the event that an offer of employment is made, the candidate will be required
to submit original copies of all relevant Education Qualifications to
meet the requirements of Section 3 - Education, Training, Experience
The duties may include but are not
limited to:
a)
To
assist the Architects Department/Housing Departments/Municipal Districts in the
delivery of the housing programme, through the development of sketch layouts to
detailed design stage, site inspections, planning preparation, tender document
preparation, undertaking tender processes, report writing, attending meetings,
and any such other tasks required by the
management team to facilitate effective and efficient delivery of the programme
within the designated time frames and to undertake any other duties of a
similar level and responsibilities that may be required from time to time with
respect to other projects as assigned by line management.
b)
Assess
the nature, level and pattern of demand for the service in the area/function
and to recommend the priorities to the relevant line manager.
c)
To
implement the agreed strategies to meet and to expand or improve the range,
quantity or quality of existing services and to recommend changes in strategies
as required.
d)
To
develop and maintain effective working relationships with external agencies and
to ensure that, in accordance with policy and procedure, programmes of work are
co-ordinated and implemented in full, with the co-operation of all relevant
parties.
e)
To
assist in identifying and agreeing work programmes, targets and deadlines and
ensuring their subsequent implementation.
f)
Supervision
and management of staff as required.
g)
To
work as part of an effective, motivated and committed team and to maintain
sound employee relations and morale in accordance with good employment practice
and relevant legislation.
h)
To
work within a cross-functional/multidisciplinary team in line with the
executive structures of the Local Authority.
i)
To
implement the systems necessary to support the service.
j)
Any
other duties, which may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Executive or
any other person designated by the Chief Executive.
The duties set out above are indicative and not
exhaustive and may change over time. The post holder may be required to perform
duties appropriate to the post, other than those detailed above, and to take
instructions from and report to, an appropriate Officer or such designated
Officer as may be assigned from time to time by the Council.
