Apprentice Architectural Technician
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Company: Carter Design
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Location: Thetford, IP24 1AN
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Construction and the built environment
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Ref: NAS-2000019987
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Application Deadline Date: 06/04/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday 08:15-17:00.
Brief Description
As an apprentice, you will work alongside and assist our multi-disciplinary design team in the delivery of a varied range of projects from our Thetford office. We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate a passion for Design and Architectural Technology with the ability to travel to site or office locations (full UK driving Licence).
Training to be Provided
- One day a week at the university
- Off-the-job learning
- On-the-job learning
- Earn as you learn
Future Prospects
Senior designer ultimately.
Vacancy Detail
- Production of feasibility, planning and working designs where required in various materials (eg Steel, Concrete, Masonry, Timber), or drainage and pavement designs for those with a civil engineering bias
- To produce designs, reports and specifications ensuring compliance with National/International Standards, Statutory requirements, and the project brief
- On engineering-led projects, coordinate regular internal project design team reviews/meetings as identified within the Project Management Plan
- Determine technical content of drawings (with reference to any legal requirements of the Building Regulations and other statutory bodies)
- Decide the format and scope of design data required for project (drawings, schedules, specifications, etc.)
- Translate standard/proprietary manufacturer’s details onto working designs. Produce and check Designers' Health and Safety Risk Assessments as required for the project
- Ensure the dimensional accuracy and compliance with all relevant project drawings
- When necessary, visit the site and carry out a level/measured survey to ensure dimensional compatibility between existing and proposed structures
- Undertake project coordination (controlling the preparation and timely issue of design data in accordance with QA procedures) and the contractor’s programme
- In conjunction with the contractor’s staff, establish the most efficient and economic method of construction/use of materials within the technical requirements/constraints
- Undertake design appraisals of the employer's requirements and documentation to evaluate risk and opportunity for our group clients
- On every project, work closely with other internal and external team members, including engineers/surveyors, to ensure that the design is compliant with both specification and project cost constraints
- Monitor/review project fee structure and determine associated variation costs during the project
- Preparation and issue of design reports for submission to the contractor, reporting in conjunction with the Project Management Plan
- Liaising with the project manager to establish the programme and key dates for information issue
- Check drawings, schedules and specifications for compliance with design requirements and current practice/ standards
- Visit the site and report on the technical validity, feasibility, or compliance with agreed guidelines of existing, partially complete, or proposed projects
- Mentoring of trainees and technicians
- Full UK driving licence required