Design Draughtsman / Architectural Technician

*****UK RESIDENTS ONLY NEED APPLY*****

My client is one of the UK’s market leading facades and shopfront specialists. Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, we have 90 years manufacturing experience behind us, which is why we’re trusted by some of the world’s most iconic brands including Calvin Klein, Ferrari, H&M, Lacoste, Tiffany & Co and Superdry.

They currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced TECHNICAL DESIGN DRAUGHTSMAN to join the team based in LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE.

THE JOB:

To design and prepare working details from architects and customer specification details and then progress to production in reasonable timescale

ROLE:

* Arrive at suitable design solution.
* Produce working details.
* Progress details through approval process.
* Ensure jobs are designed within budget and timeframe.
* Produce detailed works instructions and material specifications.
* Understands technical and professional aspects of work and continually maintains technical knowledge.
* Recording and management of drawing registers.
* Liaise with installation teams, sub-contract suppliers, customers and suppliers.
* Maintains effective work behaviour in the face of setbacks or pressure.
* Time management and prioritising.
* Include such skills as negotiating priorities, exercising self-discipline being time effective versus time efficient.
* Preparing detailed specifications.
* Collate customer requirements.
* Produce detailed works instructions and material specifications.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

* Relevant qualification in Design / Architectural.
* Experience of Curtain Walling & Aluminium Systems is essential.
* 3+ years within the industry.
* Computer literate – essential experience of AutoCAD LT and REVIT.
* The ability to clearly and accurately convey an idea, as this will determine the various tradesmen’s ability to produce the final product.
* To be able to graphically represent exactly what needs to be manufactured or built in the industry.
* Ability to translate concepts into drawings neatly and accurately.
* To posses flair for drawing and design.
* The ability to visualise.
* Number skills for calculations.
* A good understanding of architectural details and ability to organise data. Including curtain wall, window and door systems.
* Good communication skills and knowledge of products.
* Good level of accuracy and administrative efficiency.
* Ability to work at a detailed level with documents and databases.
* Ability to use systems and techniques to plan and schedule work.
* Working knowledge of software, databases, Word and Excel.