draftsperson / architectural technician

Hamilton

Permanent

Job Description:

Draftsperson/ Architectural Technician

Minimum 3 years of ArchiCAD experience

Residential projects experience is essential

Thorough knowledge of NZS3604

About the company & Role

I am currently working with an award-winning company who pride themselves on their high-quality design, project variety and the overall service they provide to their clients. This company is 100% family-owned and run business based in Hamilton. They have been successfully operating for over 30 years.

They are continually developing the design and build process so they can deliver their clients dreams and

needs into stunning individualised building designs and then building these to the high standards they are

renowned for.

You will be joining a small close-knit team of designers, technicians, project managers, quantity surveyors and directors, all providing a wealth of experience and knowledge in the residential construction industry.

The successful applicant will be rewarded with competitive remuneration, flexible and happy team

environment. The opportunity to grow and develop their skills in managing Junior designers and

workloads as well as producing concept designs.

Skills/experienceMust have minimum of 3 years of practical work experience. You will be working on the design and build projects completing working drawings for council using ArchiCAD

Knowledge of NZS3604 and experience in the New Zealand Residential construction industry

Ability to take a concept drawing and convert it into an accurate Architectural and construction set of drawings and specifications ready for pricing, consent and construction

Comfortable liaising with Councils, Engineers, Specifiers, Builders and sub-contractors

Capable of developing the ability to produce concept drawings based on clients brief, site limitations or features

Capable of developing the ability to produce concept drawings based on clients brief, site limitations or features

Is able to help and direct others to complete working drawings, council consents, RFI’s etc

Broad knowledge of the buildings structural components, cladding and finishing details

Knowledge of building materials, their applications and best practices

Able to use the building code to specify correct products, while considering environmental, use and installation implications

Benefits