Architect & Planning Lead — Hybrid, Growth Projects

Salutem LD Bidco Ltd/ Salutem LD Bidco II Ltd/ Sal; Windsor; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Salutem Care and Education is seeking an experienced Architect and Planning Lead to provide in-house architectural and town-planning leadership across its growth portfolio, from feasibility through handover. The role is hybrid/ regional with national travel and a full-time, permanent contract.

You will lead planning strategies, coordinate consultants, ensure Building Regulations and CDM 2015 compliance, and translate service briefs into deliverable schemes.

Qualifications

• Registered Architect with ARB
• Experience taking projects from feasibility through planning and technical design
• Knowledge of English and Welsh planning systems
• Knowledge of Building Regulations, fire safety, accessibility and CDM 2015
• Ability to lead consultants and manage multiple projects

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural and planning input on property searches and acquisitions
• Turn service and education briefs into inclusive, practical designs
• Develop planning strategies and manage applications with planning authorities
• Coordinate consultants and ensure regulatory compliance
• Support tendering, site inspections, and handover with the QS
• Help develop Salutem's design standards

Skills

Project leadership

Planning coordination

Building Regulations knowledge

CDM 2015 knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

ARB registered Architect

RTPI qualification (desirable)

Tools

BIM/Revit

Modern methods of construction

Low-carbon design

Job description

Salutem Care and Education is seeking an experienced Architect and Planning Lead to provide in-house architectural and town-planning leadership across its growth portfolio, from feasibility through handover. The role is hybrid/ regional with national travel and a full-time, permanent contract.

You will lead planning strategies, coordinate consultants, ensure Building Regulations and CDM 2015 compliance, and translate service briefs into deliverable schemes.