Job Description

Are you an experienced Architectural Technician?

Summary:

Building Quality Homes, Building Careers

For

more than 36 years

, Chestnut Homes has been a leading, family-run developer known for building exceptional new homes. Our

NHBC A1 rating

reflects our commitment to quality craftsmanship and thoughtfully designed, attractive developments. We are proud of our high customer loyalty, with most customers saying they would happily buy from us again.

We are a progressive business powered by a friendly, dedicated, and experienced team. We believe in supporting our staff, helping them to achieve their professional goals and ambitions.

We are seeking an experienced

Architectural Technician

to join our design team. This is an exciting opportunity to not only contribute your expertise and add value to our design process but also to gain new insights and experience within a highly experienced and collaborative office.

The Role:

Produce planning drawings ready for submission. Assist in the developing and preparing of site layouts in preparation for feasibility and planning submission. Produce supporting documentation such as a DAS for planning applications. Assist in the preparation of Building Regulation compliance drawings & supporting information to achieve Building Regulation approval. Production of setting out, house type working drawings, external works, electrical layouts and conveyancing drawings to a high standard. Revise and update layouts/house type drawings as required and re-issue to the site construction team. Assist in the issuing of information to site and setting up of construction and site manuals. Collaboratively work with other internal departments. Supporting other members of the design/technical team. To collaboratively develop new house type designs. Assist in the creation of a new library of details and construction drawings.

The Person:

Be proficient in AutoCAD. Confident in producing construction drawings & house type drawings. Have the ability to use software to produce 3D visualisations/SketchUp is a bonus. Have excellent written and oral communication skills. Have a good understanding of the Building Regulations & NHBC Standards. Be a team player with a can-do attitude, but also self-motivated and comfortable working on own initiative. Willing to continually learn, be flexible and get involved with a wide range of tasks. Possess a driving licence. Ideally qualified to HNC level in construction or a related subject, although not essential. A relevant degree would be advantageous but not essential.

Our Company & Culture

Our talented team is the reason we're one of

Lincolnshire's largest and most respected home builders

. We reward their passion and hard work with respect and a great compensation package.

We are deeply committed to career development. If you have the ambition to progress, we will gladly

support, mentor, upskill, and train you

. We celebrate the many members of our team who have worked their way up within the company.

This role is based at our office in

Langworth, just outside the City of Lincoln

.

Benefits Package

As a valued member of the Chestnut Homes design team, you will receive:

Competitive Salary*
Incentive Scheme*
25 Days Annual Leave*
Single-Cover Private Medical Insurance*
Cash Health Plan*
Training and skills development*

If you have the qualifications, skills, and drive to excel in this role, we encourage you to join our professional and friendly team.

Please submit your CV, cover letter, and examples of your work to:

Clare Peden

Design Office Manager

clare.peden@chestnuthomes.co.uk

Chestnut Homes Ltd, The Old School, Wragby Road, Langworth, Lincoln LN3 5BJ

Applications will close at 5 pm on Friday 10th October 2025.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking Private medical insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:

Lincoln LN3 5BJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

AutoCAD: 3 years (preferred) 3D visualisation: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person