Senior Architectural Designer

Weston Homes Plc; Braintree; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent residential developer in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Architectural Designer to join their Planning and Design team. The successful candidate will work on bespoke developments ranging from city regeneration to refurbishments. Ideal candidates will have an architectural degree, experience in residential developments, and proficiency in relevant design software. This role offers a highly competitive salary and an extensive benefits package, including private healthcare and generous pension contributions.

Benefits

Highly competitive annual salary

Company vehicle or car allowance

Generous company pension

Private healthcare for employees and family

22 days holidays plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Fully equipped gym at head office

Extensive training opportunities

Qualifications

• Architectural degree or equivalent and Part 2 qualified as a minimum.
• Good experience in residential led developments.
• Understanding of Building Regulations applicable to design.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning application process.
• Attend external meetings with councils and consultants.
• Efficient submission of planning conditions and S106 requirements.
• Review externally-designed schemes against standards.

Skills

Residential development experience

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in In-Design

Proficiency in Photoshop

Proficiency in Sketch Up

Education

Architectural degree or equivalent

Part 2 qualified

Job description

A little bit about the role...

Weston Homes Plc are looking for a Senior Architectural Designer to join our Planning and Design team. We are looking for creative individuals who thrive off variety. Every scheme at Weston Homes is bespoke so you could be working on anything from 1200 unit city regeneration schemes to a refurbishment scheme of up to 200 units and many more.

The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Work with team members to coordinate the planning application process, reporting to the Senior Design Manager
• Attend external meetings with councils and consultants
• Attend internal meetings relating to application schemes
• Efficient & timely submission of planning conditions and S106 requirements
• Review of externally-designed schemes against Weston standards
• Timely & accurate preparation of Sign-Off drawings
• Actively seek to update knowledge of the planning system and relevant Building Regulations
• Be proactive in seeking new design solutions and improving the overall presentation of planning submissions

What we'd like in return...

• Architectural degree or equivalent and be Part 2 qualified as a minimum.
• Good experience in residential led developments
• Ability to proficiently use AutoCAD / In-Design / Photoshop / Sketch Up
• An understanding of the Building Regulations applicable to design
• Planning Policy knowledge
• Good knowledge of planning application process and relevant design standards

What we will offer you...

As a valued employee you will be rewarded with the following:

• Highly competitive Annual Salary
• A company vehicle or car allowance and fully expensed fuel card for personal and professional mileage
• Generous company pension (employer contribution up to 10%) increasing with length of service
• Private healthcare for employees, partner and children up to the age of 21
• 22 days holidays, plus English bank holidays, plus the Christmas shutdown (not deducted from your holiday allowance)
• Life Insurance - 4x salary
• Income Protection
• Discretionary Annual Bonus depending on company performance
• Fully equipped gym at head office - Health Checks, Gym Programmes, and Healthy Lifestyle Sessions
• Extensive training and development opportunities
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Pay
• In house Occupational Health Nurse
• Long Service Awards
• Vouchers to celebrate marriage, the birth / adoption of a child
• Comprehensive social calendar including but not limited to; Family Fun Day; Company Bowling, Christmas Party and various activities and sporting events throughout the year.

Finally, a little bit about us...

Weston Homes Plc are a residential developer prominent across Greater London, Essex and the surrounding areas within the South East of England. We call ourselves ‘opportunists’, we have everything in-house, which puts us in the driver's seat. Our developments are all bespoke from new build residential, regenerations, traditional build through to refurbishment projects.

We’re proud to say we’ve recently won 5 industry awards for the second consecutive year, we are proud to have received the Gold award for 'Best Medium Housebuilder', plus Gold award for 'Best Sustainable Development' - Abbey Quay, Barking, Silver award for 'Best Starter Home' - Springfield Park, Maidstone.

Our people are our greatest asset, We not only build homes for life – we build careers for life.