Architect - Urban Designer

Croudace Homes; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned housebuilder in the UK is looking for an experienced Architect - Urban Designer to join their Design team in Caterham. The successful candidate will create masterplans and architectural solutions for residential projects, manage planning applications, and produce high-quality architectural designs. Candidates should be RIBA Part III qualified or have a related degree, with proficiency in Autocad and design software. The role offers competitive benefits and a supportive environment.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus birthday off

Generous Pension Scheme with 10% employer contribution

Discretionary bonus

Flexible working options

Discounted gym membership

Mental health support via EAP

Training and development opportunities

Enhanced Family Friendly leave options

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in residential architecture.
• Experience in producing high-quality scheme layouts and architectural designs.
• Ability to prepare planning application packages.

Responsibilities

• Create masterplans and architectural solutions for planning applications.
• Work closely with other teams to guide applications through to planning approval.
• Conduct site visits to ensure design intent is realized.

Skills

RIBA Part III qualified or degree in related field

Proven ability on Autocad and Adobe Creative Suite

Strong graphic, concept, sketching and presentation skills

Experience of designing residential developments

Experience of managing applications through the planning system

Knowledge of Revit

Education

Degree in a related field

Tools

Autocad

Adobe Creative Suite

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 our Caterham office.

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 Caterham, Surrey, 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
• Up to three paid volunteer days each year to get involved in meaningful community projects
• Training and development opportunities, including support for professional memberships and continued career progression
• Enhanced Family Friendly leave options, recognising that starting or growing a family takes many forms
• Vehicle allowance (role dependant) with free onsite parking and free electric car charging
• Everything else :
  • retail discount platform, free fruit in the office, monthly dress‑down Friday raising money for nominated charities, fund match for charity sponsorship and modern offices that facilitate collaborative working

If you’d like to find out more about this role, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at [e-mail]

If you believe you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and make the next move in your career with Croudace Homes.

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