Architect/Senior Technician

Salary £36,298 - £41,496 per annum Pro Rata | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | County Hall |

We are currently recruiting…

An Architect or Senior Technician to work within the Building Design Team, part of the Design & Construction Service at Lancashire County Council .

Our Design & Construction Service is a multidisciplinary and specialised team comprised of Project Management plus Building and Civil Engineering Design. We deliver a comprehensive £50m+ capital programme which invests in the county council's property and highway assets, including schools, libraries, museums, offices, roads, bridges, culverts and drainage systems. Our fantastic team has an array of experts from Architects and Architectural Technicians to Structural and Civil Engineers, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Landscape Architects, Geotechnical, Quantity Surveyors and Ecologists. Our key objective is to design, supervise and project manage everything from the design and build of new bridges and schools, through to renovation and repairs on existing council buildings.

What we are looking for…

Communication & Collaboration – You'll be a confident, knowledgeable professional who can manage projects through planning applications, building regulations and listed building consent as directed by the Principal Architect alongside a multidisciplinary team. You'll have the ability to influence and communicate with a range of individuals so liaising with building surveyors, highways, external contractors, suppliers, head teachers etc. as required. – You'll oversee projects from design to completion through a driven and collaborative approach appreciating how engaging with others supports the successful delivery of a project

Knowledgeable – You'll be an experienced specialist in the field of Architectural Design and able to confidently articulate the technicalities and complexities of what we are trying to achieve to others – you'll have a detailed understanding of CDM, planning and building regulations so able to challenge practice and process ensuring that we are compliant at all times – you will be instructing junior staff, so your knowledge and experience will be key to not only establishing your credibility, but also you'll have the ability to share that knowledge and the develop others within the team

Innovative – You'll be innovative and creative; forward thinking with an eye on future technology both in design and materials – we're looking for someone with the ability to support both the decarbonisation of our current estate and with the knowledge to ensure all new constructions are the most eco-friendly and efficient as possible - you'll have demonstrable experience in AutoCAD, NBS and REVIT plus extensive post qualification experience in traditional and modern methods of construction from conception to completion

So, if you want to join our fantastic design team, work in a collaborative and innovative environment; then look no further for your future role! with remote/home working too!

Please feel free to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat:

Simon Birch, Building Design Manager: 01772 539263

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

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