Job description
Role: Architectural Technician and Estimator
Salary: £28,000 - £34,000
Location: Hamilton, ML3 0EJ

We are looking for an Architectural Technician and Estimator to join the team in Hamilton, ML3 0EJ. Responsible for providing a product design and estimating service to the Scottish business you will play a key role in the order winning and project delivery for both Hire & Sales projects.

If you have knowledge of Scottish Building Regulations and experience interpreting technical drawings using AutoCad & Revit this role could be for you.
Working within the commercial team you'll be responsible for designing building layouts that meet our clients' needs, providing both modular and traditional construction details as and when required.

As an Architectural Technician and Estimator, you will have:
• Design skills and experience using AutoCAD & Revit
• Experience working within an architectural/building design environment
• An understanding of Scottish building regulations
• Ability to interpret building drawings in order to fulfil customer requirements
• A HND in Architectural Technology or relevant course

Even if you do not match all our `ideal' criteria we would still be very keen to receive your CV as we love developing our people and may feel that you could be developed into this role.

Why Portakabin?

As innovators in the science of building, we provide modular buildings for hire and sale, as well as supplying refurbished buildings and construction site accommodation. We deliver building solutions for organisations of any size, in sectors ranging from manufacturing, education and health to transport, utilities and construction.
Portakabin now employs more than 2,000 people across ten European countries.

You will receive:
• Option to buy 5 days of annual leave
• Contributory pension
• Annual bonus
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!)
As a Portakabin Employee, you will also be able to access a range of dedicated health and wellbeing services, a chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day off, and fully funded professional qualifications! There is also a great opportunity for career progression within Portakabin.

What's next?

We aim to respond to all applications within 7 working days. We are conducting interviews during, or before, the week commencing Monday 16th September.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Portakabin is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives and hire great people to build talented and diverse teams.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the application, recruitment, and onboarding processes for candidates that require additional support and/or adjustments to be made. If you are having any difficulty applying, please contact our recruitment team on