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.

Architectural Technician Salary & Benefits
• £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

Architectural Technician Job Overview
• 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

Architectural Technician Job Requirements
• Strong background in residential architecture (volume housebuilding 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)

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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