Architect - Urban Designer

Croudace Homes Limited; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in residential development is seeking an Architect - Urban Designer to join their design team. The role involves creating innovative masterplans and architectural solutions for a variety of projects, with opportunities for professional growth and competitive benefits.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus an additional day for your birthday

Generous Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution

Discretionary bonus

Flexible working options

Wellbeing benefits including discounted gym membership

Private Bupa healthcare

Life assurance cover up to 8x annual salary

Qualifications

• RIBA Part III qualified or degree in related field.
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in residential architecture.
• Experience managing applications through the planning system.

Responsibilities

• Create masterplans and architectural solutions for planning applications.
• Prepare planning application packages and liaise with local authorities.
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure design intent is maintained.

Skills

Autocad

Adobe Creative Suite

Graphic skills

Presentation skills

Sketching skills

Education

RIBA Part III or related degree

Tools

Revit

Job description

Who are Croudace Homes?

Croudace Homes is a family-owned housebuilder with a proud heritage dating back to 1946. Operating across the Southeast of England from our regional offices in Caterham, Letchworth, and Theale, we're committed to building high-quality homes and careers. Our reputation is built on trust, attention to detail, and a passion for creating communities that stand the test of time.

At Croudace, we believe that a solid foundation starts with the right people. Fostering a culture of open communication, respect & continuous growth, we listen to our people, celebrate contributions at every level, and provide meaningful development opportunities. With a strong focus on well-being and work-life balance, we create an environment where our employees feel valued, motivated, and empowered to succeed-because when our people thrive, so does our business. We're proud of our low staff turnover and long employee tenures, which reflect the positive experience of working at Croudace.

Architect - Urban Designer

We are currently looking for a Architect - Urban Designer with a passion for residential architecture to join our professional Design team in Letchworth.

What you'll be doing:

Reporting to the Design Director, your primary responsibility will be to create masterplans and architectural solutions for planning applications on schemes of various sizes. You will work closely with other team members and departments to guide these applications through to planning approval and successful on-site implementation.

Based at our office in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, the role also involves travel to our development sites as required. You will contribute to the design and delivery of residential projects of varying scales, producing high-quality scheme layouts, masterplans, and architectural designs. Your work will include preparing planning application packages, liaising with local authorities and external stakeholders, managing and instructing external consultants, and making regular site visits to ensure that the design intent is carried through during construction. Collaboration across teams and departments is key to ensuring smooth project progression and successful outcomes.

Skills & knowledge you'll bring:

RIBA Part III qualified or a degree in a related field of study, ideally with a minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in residential architecture

Proven ability on Autocad and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator)

Strong graphic, concept, sketching and presentation skills

Experience of designing residential developments

Experience of managing applications through the planning system

Knowledge and experience on Revit will be beneficial but not essential

Why join Croudace?

At Croudace Homes, we believe our people are our greatest asset-and we're committed to rewarding and supporting them. In return for your skills and dedication, you'll receive a competitive package that includes (role dependant):

26 days holiday, increasing with service, plus an additional day off to celebrate your birthday

Generous Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution

Discretionary bonus to recognise your performance and contribution

Flexible working options, offering greater control over your hours and location

Wellbeing benefits: discounted gym membership, a health cash plan (with cover for children), private Bupa healthcare (based on role & service length), mental health support via our EAP programme including access to counselling, bi-annual health checks

Life assurance cover of up to 8x your annual salary