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Mayo County Council is currently setting up a panel for the position of Architectural Technician Grade 1.

Application form and full particulars are available below:

• Information Booklet - Architectural Technician Grade 1
• Application Form - Architectural Technician Grade 1

Completed application forms should be emailed directly to recruitment@mayococo.ie not later than 4.00 p.m. on Thursday 1st August 2024.

The starting pay for new entrants will be at the minimum of the scale and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy.

Job Description

The Architectural Technician (Grade 1) will be involved in the production of drawings and documents relating to the design, tender and construction of new-build, refurbishment, and maintenance projects to be carried out by the Council and other Contractors.

This work will involve ensuring technical compliance with the Building Regulations and other statutory technical standards including calculations of building performance under a range of environmental headings including BER analysis and the use of specialist programmes such as DEAP.

On-site inspections to maintain quality control will form part of the job duties.

Architectural Services are also provided at regional level in each of the 4 Municipal Districts where collaboration with the local communities, planners and other state agencies is key to enhancing the respective localities.

The Architectural Technician (Grade 1) may/will be required to supervise other technical staff under the direction of the Senior Architect.

Job Requirements

Each candidate MUST, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:

• have passed the N.C.E.A. / H.E.T.A.C National Certificate Final Examination in Architectural Technology and/or Construction Studies.

AND

• have at least three years satisfactory experience in Architectural Technology after attaining the qualification concerned and/or three years satisfactory relevant experience in an Architectural Technician post at Grade II or higher level or an analogous/equivalent post, in the delivery of Architectural Works including housing and/or other capital works.

AND      

• possess adequate training or experience relating to the control and supervision of staff.