Senior Architectural Technician - INTERNAL

Job Description

Senior Architectural Technician, Perth - INTERNAL - PKC12173
£39,680 - £43,603
Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth PH1 5GD

Please note: Only existing employees of Perth & Kinross Council may apply.

This is an opportunity to advance into a senior technical role within the Council’s Property Division.

We are recruiting a Senior Architectural Technician to work on a significant and varied work scope with a focus on ensuring that the Council’s operational property estate is resilient and compliant, satisfying low carbon and energy targets set by Climate Change policies.

Candidates must have suitable technical skills, knowledge, and experience across a wide range of property types, contracts and have the ability to deliver projects, of varying size and complexity, to programme, budget, and quality standard. Candidates must be skilled in the use of Revit, AutoCAD, BIM Collaborate Pro and other Office software applications and able to work independently or as part of a Design Team. T

he successful candidate will be expected to be able to plan and manage competing priorities; lead teams of internal and external technical staff to deliver both capital and revenue funded projects; develop and present innovative solutions to challenges and be a confident and articulate communicator.

For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree. Our FAQs on hybrid working can be found here Hybrid working FAQs. We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made.

Requirements

You must hold the requisite qualification and have an appreciable level of experience gained within a Construction/Property Office to evidence a wide range of work undertaken. 

You will be proficient in AutoCAD/Revit, have knowledge of Passivhaus design/delivery principles including BIM systems, and an understanding of the Construction Design Management Regulations (CDM). 

It is expected you will have well-developed written, oral and presentation skills, and the ability to communicate confidently, clearly and precisely with a wide and varied “audience”.  You will treat others with dignity and respect. 

You will be educated to HNC/HND in Building/Architectural Technology or equivalent level, and have appropriate level of experience within a property related or construction field.

You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

The Individual

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Philip Hudson, Team Leader on 01738 475861.

When applying for this post, please provide current contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees, one should be your present or most recent employer. However, if you are an existing employee of Perth & Kinross Council, you are only required to provide reference details for your current employer.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

Please note, as this office will be closed from Tuesday 24 December 2024 at 5pm until 8:45am on Friday 3 January 2025, there will be no-one available to assist you with technical help over this period.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

For more information about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland, look at our Jobs, careers and employment page.