Architectural Technician, Pullar House, Perth - PKC12447

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful.  It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Architectural Technician - PKC12447
£35,588 - £39,248
Pullar House, Perth

PKC - Property is looking for an Architectural Technologist/Technician to work alongside other Architectural and Construction professionals in our multi-disciplinary office.

You will have the skills and qualification to provide architectural technical support for the development and delivery of a range of Projects, of varying scope and complexity, throughout RIBA Stages 1-7.

A key aspect of the role is the production of technical drawings and specifications to support low carbon design and where applicable, to achieve Passivhaus accredited certification. 

You will carry out surveys, prepare drawings and specifications, utilising Revit/ CAD/ BIM software, including NBS and other associated Council software systems and applications.   You will also prepare, co-ordinate information, and submit Statutory applications including responding to queries arising, to obtain Statutory approval(s).

There will be opportunity to administer small Projects, with supervision, to learn and manage the delivery process, associated tasks and construction process, to achieve handover.  Thereafter, responding to defects/rectification period issues to close-out the Project.

As an employee, you will benefit from training opportunities, flexi-time/flexible working, health & well-being, other HR policies, and the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Skills & Experience Required

You will be educated to HNC/HND in Building/Architectural Technology.

You must hold the requisite qualification and have an appreciable level of experience gained within a Construction/Property Office to evidence a diverse 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).

You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross, and on occasion to locations out-with the Council area.

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

You will treat others with dignity and respect.

More information about the Post, application process, and timescales is available through the Recruitment Portal, where your Application should be made.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities.  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 Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

Here's what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Flexi time
• Access to a range of benefits

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this.  You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you.  A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance.  You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

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.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Philip Hudson at philiphudson@pkc.gov.uk to find out more.

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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses.  One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post.  Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments.  Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements.  That includes welcoming 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.

To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland form.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.