Architectural Designer

Konker; Chesham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in housing design seeks an Architectural Designer with a focus on sustainability. The role involves developing housing portfolios, using AutoCAD for design work, and collaborating with various teams to deliver innovative eco-home projects. This role offers hybrid working and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Clear career path

Hybrid working for work-life balance

Exposure to innovative projects

Qualifications

• Design-related degree or HNC in Construction required.
• Strong AutoCAD skills and knowledge of Revit, Photoshop, and InDesign are a plus.
• 2+ years’ experience in architectural or interior design is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain housing and apartment portfolio.
• Prepare planning, working, and sales drawing packages using AutoCAD.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver projects on time.

Skills

AutoCAD

Sustainable Design

Building Regulations

Timber-frame Construction

Education

Design-related degree or HNC in Construction

Tools

Revit

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Architectural Designer – Housing & Sustainability Focus

Hybrid working | Office 3 days a week (Mon-Weds)

£35,000 - £42,000

You’ll join a central design team shaping the future of housing and apartment design. From concept through to construction, you’ll work on a portfolio that’s evolving with a strong focus on sustainability, timber-frame construction, and new home standards.

This is an opportunity to grow your career in a collaborative team that values fresh ideas and innovation. You’ll play a key part in redesigning and updating house types, expanding into apartments, flats, and maisonettes, and supporting the business as it leads on eco-home design.

What you’ll be doing

• Developing and maintaining the housing and apartment portfolio, internal specifications, and standard details
• Preparing planning, working, and sales drawing packages using AutoCAD
• Collaborating with regional teams and external consultants to deliver projects on time
• Keeping up to date with Building Regulations, NHBC standards, and new sustainable building methods
• Visiting sites to review design in practice and gather feedback from sales and construction teams
• Exploring innovative products and construction methods that push sustainability forward

What’s in it for you?

• A clear career path with room to progress in the design team
• Hybrid working for better work-life balance (3 days in-office, 2 remote)
• Exposure to projects shaping the next generation of homes
• Work with like-minded people passionate about design and sustainability
• Salary £35,000 - £42,000 depending on experience

What you’ll bring

• A design-related degree (or HNC in Construction as a minimum)
• Strong AutoCAD skills (Revit, Photoshop & InDesign knowledge a plus)
• Understanding of Building Regulations and timber-frame construction
• A passion for sustainable design and future home standards
• A couple of years’ experience in architectural or interior design

Want to know more?

Contact Tom Stewart on 01392 357565 or email [e-mail]