Senior Architectural Technician - Property

Senior Architectural Technician- Henderson Group Property Ltd.

Attractive Salary & Benefits

36.5 Hour week (Hybrid)

Newtownabbey

Who are we?

Henderson Group are proud to be one of Northern Ireland’s leading employers. Our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice and Henderson Group Property.

Henderson Group Property are award-winning specialists in the acquisition and development of retail outlets and have a proven track record in developing state-of-the-art sites.

The team are an in-house collective of design & project managers, quantity surveyors, architects, engineers, consultants, and technicians and are focused on delivering best in class, sustainable projects. We delivered over 300 projects over the past year, ranging in scale and complexity, and with values between £50k to £5m.

We're an Investors in People accredited, family-owned group, and our culture is lived out through our four core values- Ambition, Customer First, Teamwork and Integrity.

As we continue with our ambitious plans and capital project investments in excess of £40m this year, our team continues to grow.

A look into the role…

Working as Senior Architectural Technician, you will provide technical leadership, design coordination and quality assurance, ensuring that design outputs are accurate, compliant, buildable and aligned with Group standards from feasibility through to construction.

The role will act as a technical bridge between design and delivery, supporting the Design Manager while mentoring junior technicians and taking ownership of more complex or higher‑risk design elements.

This position will be suited to a candidate who wants to establish and develop their Design career within one of Northern Irelands leading property developers.

As Senior Architectural Technician, you will:

• Play a lead role in co-ordinating the production of Architectural Designs and Technical Delivery, ensuring the production of accurate architectural drawings (plans, elevations, sections, and details) to support planning applications, building regulations submissions, and construction documentation.
• Ensure Quality Assurance and standards are met in all drawing work, including preparation of planning applications, and adherence to planning policy and UK building regulations.
• Play a key role in supporting the preparation of designs for Feasibility and Option Studies for new build and capital projects, including major and minor works.
• Carry out site surveys and visits, gathering accurate data to inform design and drawing work, and monitor construction progress where necessary.
• Support and mentor team members, encouraging ongoing development.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and share insights within the wider property team.

Skills for Success

Joining us as Senior Architectural Technician the minimum criteria you’ll need is:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience of working as an Architectural/AutoCAD technician within construction or property environment.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, with demonstrable experience producing accurate, high-quality architectural drawings.
• On-site experience monitoring construction works, identifying and reporting defects, and resolving technical and construction-related issues to ensure compliance with design specifications, quality standards and project requirements.
• Strong understanding of building regulations, planning processes and construction methodology in Northern Ireland.
• Ability to interpret technical reports and surveys and translate them into design responses.
• Familiarity with UK Building Regulations, planning policy, and the planning application process
• Proficiency using MS Office Packages
• Full, current UK/EU Driving license, with access to own vehicle.

The skills and attributes you’ll need include:

• Excellent communication skills that will allow you to relate to stakeholders and customers.
• Attention to detail: A sharp eye for detail, ensuring the accuracy and quality of your work.

• Ability to manage workload across multiple projects simultaneously.

• Sound technical background and the ability to think creatively.
• Problem-Solving: A knack for understanding, solving, and presenting solutions to Design and CAD-related challenges.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Excellent organisational abilities and capacity to manage workload effectively.
• Strong teamwork and coaching skills.

It is desirable if you had:

• Further or Higher Qualification in Architectural Technology, Construction, or Engineering.
• Experience in retail, convenience or petrol forecourt developments
• Experience supporting or coordinating junior technicians.
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations and design risk management.
• Exposure to BIM or structured digital design workflows

Are we right for you?

Joining our team, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by:

Ambition – We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better.

Customer First – We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities.

Teamwork – We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills.

Integrity – We are fair, honest and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity.

The Reward

The impact you can make with Henderson Group goes far beyond your day to day role. You will be part of a business that places our communities at the heart of what we do.

Our business has been recognised externally for delivering excellence in employment- we value employee development and heavily invest in our people.

Benefits include market competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, healthcare scheme, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, Offers/Discount scheme throughout UK/Ireland, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores and many more.

This is a full-time position working 36.5 hours per week. Working hours will be 8:45am-4:45pm Monday to Thursday and 8:45am-3:45pm Friday. Hybrid working arrangement available.

Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on 26th May 2026.

We are an equal opportunities employer.