Senior Architectural Technician
Kitson Associates ·kitsonassociates.co.uk
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Department: Design & Technical
Reports To: Architectural Technical Manager
Direct Reports: Architectural Technician, Trainee Architectural Technician, Assistant Architectural Technician
Position Summary
Responsible for coordinating all design and technical aspects of new planning applications and existing development projects. This role oversees the full lifecycle of site development, from initial concept through to completion and post-completion support.
Key Working Relationships
Regional Design & Technical Team
Head Office Design & Technical Department
Regional Land, Planning, Sales and Construction Teams
Main Duties
Engage in land bids and strategic land processes, providing early-stage design, technical, and planning input
Produce constraints information, layouts, and detailed designs to support land valuation and bid processes
Produce and amend site layouts, house type drawings, and technical documentation
Liaise with planning authorities and stakeholders on planning matters
Prepare, submit, and manage planning applications (outline, full, and reserved matters)
Manage discharge of planning conditions
Coordinate production and submission of building regulations applications
Issue and coordinate construction information to site teams
Manage on-site project queries, attend site meetings, and liaise with stakeholders
Produce contract, legal, and conveyancing drawings and coordinate legal site setup
Handle post-completion matters including management company liaison and customer care technical input
Supervise, mentor, and support junior team members
Coordinate external disciplines (e.g. ecological, archaeological, noise surveys)
Attend out-of-hours meetings where required (e.g. parish councils, public exhibitions)
Attend meetings necessary to perform duties
Comply with company policies, procedures, and values
Undertake additional duties as required
Notes
Flexibility is required in line with business needs
The job description may evolve to meet future business requirements