Architectural Designer (Housing)

Anderselite Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential developer is seeking an Architectural Designer to refine and adapt house plans for planning submissions. In this role, you will work within a supportive team, leveraging your expertise to influence design strategies and ensure regulatory compliance while enjoying the benefits of hybrid working and an attractive remuneration package.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Annual bonus

Convenient office location

Supportive team environment

Hybrid working (2 days WFH)

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a similar role, preferably in residential.
• Solid understanding of UK planning policy and housing design standards.
• Ability to produce technical drawings aligned with design codes.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and ongoing development of standard house type designs.
• Produce presentation and technical drawings for planning applications.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure designs meet commercial and regulatory standards.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Architecture or Architectural Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

A well-established residential developer based in Buckinghamshire is looking to appoint a Architectural Designer to join their internal team. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape and evolve a high-quality, commercially focused housing product portfolio.

The Role
As part of the in-house design team, you'll be involved in refining the company's standard house type range and adapting layouts to suit site-specific requirements for planning applications. You'll collaborate with planning and technical teams, as well as external consultants, to support the submission and delivery of residential developments.

Key Responsibilities:
- Support the preparation and ongoing development of standard house type designs.
- Adapt and prepare layouts for individual sites to support planning submissions.
- Produce presentation and technical drawings aligned with planning policies and design codes.
- Work with land, planning, and technical teams to ensure designs meet all commercial and regulatory requirements.
- Assist in preparing supporting documents such as Design & Access Statements and other planning reports.

Skills & Experience Required:
- Degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, or equivalent.
- 2-3+ years' experience in a similar role (preferably within the residential or housebuilding sector).
- Proficiency in AutoCAD essential.
- Solid understanding of UK planning policy and housing design standards.
- Experience working on planning applications and masterplanning layouts.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Attention to detail and a design-led mindset.

What's on Offer:
- Competitive salary.
- Hybrid working (2 days WFH).
- Opportunity to influence residential design strategy within a growing company.
- Supportive, collaborative team environment.
- Convenient office location.
- Private healthcare.
- Annual bonus.

How to Apply:
If you're a passionate and creative housing designer looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and relevant portfolio to begin the shortlisting process. Suitable candidates will be invited to interview.