Architectural and Town Planning Technicians
Architectural and town planning technicians perform a variety of technical support functions to assist architects and planners with the design of buildings and the layout of urban and rural areas.
More about this Career
Average Salary
£22517
New workers start around £15151. Normal pay is £22517 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £36346.
Jobs
824
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Checks that completed work conforms to specifications.
- Issues development permits as authorised.
- Surveys land and property uses and prepares report for planning authority.
- Liaises with engineers and building contractors regarding technical construction problems and attends site meetings on behalf of architect.
- Prepares building plans, drawings and specifications for use by contractors.
- Investigates proposed design with regard to practicality, cost and use.
Skills Employers are looking for
Soft skills
Soft skills are non-technical skills that include how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work
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Active Learning
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Active Listening
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Speaking
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Reading Comprehension
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Critical Thinking
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Mathematics
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Monitoring
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Writing
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Learning Strategies
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Science
