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CAD TECHNICIAN / ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTER

Salary Range
£30,000 - £40,000
£2,500 - £3,333 / mo

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London, England
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Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Company Overview:

We are a small, professional, friendly and efficient team, providing services to our group of companies including architecture, interior design, project management, build, operations and manufacturing.

We have some exciting residential projects ranging from super prime to contemporary apartments in inspiring locations with a 10 year pipeline of work. Over the past 16 years we have designed, built and delivered some of London’s most incredible homes.

Job Overview:

This is an opportunity for a self-motivated and detail-focused CAD technician / architectural drafter skilled in preparing residential construction drawings (these will be varied and include joinery, setting out and bathrooms) to work alongside our in-house architects and designers.

You will be passionate about architectural details and enjoy finding workable and practical solutions on a daily basis. We are seeking a collaborative team player with an excellent work ethic, strong attention to detail and takes pride in ensuring their work is done to the highest standard.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Ability to prepare drawings, elevations, sections and details to the highest level and to timescales
  • In particular this includes Joinery, Setting Out and Bathroom Technical drawings
  • Technical knowledge of building details and processes
  • Collating and organising drawings

Skills, Knowledge, Attributes and Experience

Essential:

  • At least 2-4+ years as an Architectural Technician with experience in UK prime residential sector
  • Excellent AutoCAD and Microsoft skills
  • Experience with joinery, setting out and bathroom construction drawings and detailing
  • Strong communication skills, oral and written (fluent English will be required)
  • Attention to detail with a value on accuracy
  • Be enthusiastic; professional; hard working, reliable and organised in their approach
  • Possess the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
  • Excellent reference will be required

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Life insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • London, SW3 4JL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • AutoCAD: 2 years (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 28/04/2023
Reference ID: CAD Technician

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for CAD TECHNICIAN / ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTER roles across Albyns Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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