Architectural Technologist Apprentice

Summary

Architectural Technologist Apprenticeship with day release for required academic studies (Level 6). To assist in the production of technical house-type drawings, design and technical specifications. Assisting with other information required to obtain planning, building, and warranty approvals and to enable the commencement of development on site.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course

Design and construction management (degree) (level 6)

Hours

Monday to Friday.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

4 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

01. Operates within the procedures applicable to the role, supervised and trained by Architectural Technologists (AT) and regularly updates Senior/AT on progress.

02. Engage with academic studies, meeting course requirements and applying knowledge in a workplace setting.

03. Understands basic AutoCAD operations and the company drawing standards to assist in producing computer-generated house-type drawings, floor plans, elevations and details, as directed by the AT’s.

04. Understands and assists AT with the structural, fire risk, energy and ventilation requirements as set out in the Building Regulations and the Master Specification.

05. Produces schedules of design information.

06. Assists with the review and integration of manufacturers' details. Liaises with and assists AT’s in obtaining, checking, amending and scheduling manufacturers' details.

07. Assist in the preparation of forms and collate information for necessary applications.

08. Accompanies Senior/AT’s on site visits to monitor general progress, assist in resolving queries or technical constraints.

09. Generally, assists Engineers and AT’s with any and all tasks associated with the Main Purpose above, by arrangement with the Technical Director.

Where you'll work

Croudace House
Caterham
Surrey
CR3 6XQ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY

Your training course

Design and construction management (degree) (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

S1 Client and User Requirements: Be able to identify and assess client and user requirements and conduct feasibility studies so that the design reflects client needs.
S2 Sustainability: Be able to identify, assess and manage sustainable solutions to client requirements and minimise environmental impact of project over building lifecycle.
S3 Health and Safety: Be able to identify, assess and manage hazards and risks throughout the project lifecycle.
S4 Project Management: Be able to select, form and manage the project team and agree responsibilities and processes.
S5 Regulations: Be able to assess, advise and meet statutory regulations and legal constraints.
S6 Design Development: Be able to prepare, present and agree proposals for project briefs, make recommendations, develop programmes and develop detailed designs for construction.
S7 Specifications and Information Management: Be able to identify and prepare detailed designs and manage the project model (BIM), including integrating, evaluating and recommending changes.
S8 Tenders and Contracts: Be able to select and evaluate tenders, choose and agree appropriate specialist contractors and control contractual compliance during construction.
S9 Value Management: Be able to work with the project team to enhance value and/or reduce costs while meeting the project brief.
S10 Risk Management: Be able to identify, assess and manage threats and hazards while optimising project opportunities.
S11 Project Handover: Be able to manage project handover and completion and assemble operations and Maintenance Manuals for the building's end users.

Your training plan

Four days of the week, apprentice will be based at Croudace House, Tupwood Lane, Caterham CR3 6XQ

One day a week, apprentice will be at London South Bank University, 103 Borough Road, London, SE1 0AA

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equival (grade A-C or Grade 4 or above)

Other in:

HNC in related subject with merit grade (grade Merit)
Level 4 Apprenticeship (grade Pass)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience

About this company

Croudace Homes is a well-established regional residential developer founded in 1946, and to this day remains a family-owned business. We are committed to building high-quality homes backed up with a first-class customer service. Our strength lies in the care and attention given to the internal and external design, specification of fixtures and fittings and a quality finish.

https://www.croudacehomes.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Attending the site on occasion provides the opportunity to see the results behind the work carried out by the technical team.

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