Great homes start with great people. At Keepmoat our purpose is clear, we create communities and transform lives. Every year we build thousands of high-quality homes that help more people and families find a place to call their own.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for talented people who want to do meaningful work, develop their careers and help shape the future of housebuilding.

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Architectural Technician to join our MCI Developments business, based from Wigan. More information about MCI can be found here.

The Architectural Technician is a core role within the technical team and is the main contact hub with the Planning and NHBC Portals for the team and also the invoice tracking system and document management system controller to ensure a reliable and consistent approach is maintained with these vital systems.

The main purpose of the role is to provide architectural support and technical guidance for both regional office and site-based operations.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Produce and coordinate working drawings and technical design information, including bespoke unit detailing
Manage and integrate consultant and supplier inputs into coordinated drawing packages
Resolve site queries to support construction progress and product development
Procure and coordinate architectural, landscaping and supporting technical information (including legal/sales requirements)
Manage Building Regulations approvals and ensure compliance with relevant standards, including BSA requirements
Apply knowledge of Building Safety Act, regulatory frameworks and duty holder responsibilities to ensure safe design
Support design reviews, compliance processes and engagement with Principal Designers and Building Control
Contribute to design risk management and Gateway / Golden Thread requirements across the project lifecycle

The successful candidate will have a high level of proficiency in relevant design and technical based software like AutoCAD, and general IT skills including an advanced knowledge of Microsoft packages.

We are looking for someone with an Architectural related qualification, degree or equivalent.

Why work for us?

Competitive rates of pay
Smart Holidays
Company Pension Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
5% discount on a Keepmoat home
Exclusive offers and discounts
Life Assurance and Health Assessments
Employee Assistance Programme
Volunteering Day and Payroll Giving
Development opportunities to progress your career

Our values

Our values are the foundation for our vision, the cornerstone of our culture and the benchmark for our achievement.

Straightforward - We get the job done in the most efficient and effective way. We are friendly, open and honest. It’s about being respectful and working in a transparent and honest way.
Collaborative - We work together in partnership to deliver the very best customer experience. Partnership working is key to our business. We work collaboratively to deliver the best results possible.
Passionate - We care about what we do. We put pride and energy into delivering results. It’s important to us to do a good job.
Creative - We are proactive, flexible and resourceful. We listen, learn and deliver solutions. We don’t offer a one size fits all solution; we are flexible and will tailor our services to our customers’ needs.

At Keepmoat, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to creating an environment where colleagues feel they belong. We recognise the importance of building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, accessible and free from discrimination. We are all about creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered.

HS&S Responsibilities

To take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your work and adhere to the Keepmoat Health, Safety and Sustainability standards.

If this sounds like you, please apply now. As the above is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, for more information including a full job description and person specification, please contact recruit@keepmoat.com

Reference: KMH/MCI/2374
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Wigan, WN3 6PR
Employer: MCI part of the Keepmoat Homes Group
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Closing date: 31/07/2026

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