Architectural Designer/ Technician/ Architect in Maidstone)

Penguin Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A planning and design consultancy in Maidstone is seeking an Architectural Designer, Technician, or Architect with strong early-stage design skills. The role involves creating concept designs and conducting feasibility studies while collaborating with planners and clients. Ideal candidates should have relevant UK experience, proficiency in industry-standard tools, and a passion for innovative design. This position offers a supportive team culture and clear opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Clear opportunities for progression

Collaborative and supportive team culture

Exposure to diverse project types

Qualifications

• Several years recent industry experience in a design or planning-focused environment.
• Good understanding of UK planning policy and processes.
• Enjoys collaborative working and creative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Developing concept designs and feasibility studies.
• Producing 2D drawings and 3D SketchUp models.
• Working collaboratively with planners and clients.
• Preparing design and access statements for planning submissions.

Skills

Strong interest in concept design

Proficient in SketchUp

Proficient in AutoCAD

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite

Excellent graphical skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in Architecture or related field

Tools

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Title: Architectural Designer/ Technician/ Architect

Location: Maidstone

Salary: £29,000

About the company:

A planning and design consultancy in Maidstone is seeking an Architectural Designer, Architect, or Architectural Technician with a strong interest in early-stage design. The role focuses on concept creation, feasibility work, and producing design material that supports effective planning outcomes. Working alongside town planners and transport specialists, the successful candidate will help shape proposals, unlock complex sites, and contribute visually engaging, design-led planning strategies. This position suits an individual who enjoys generating ideas, exploring development potential, and producing compelling design narratives without being involved in later technical delivery stages.

Candidates must have recent, relevant UK industry experience; applications from those newly graduating or without UK experience cannot be considered.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work within a respected, multidisciplinary planning and design environment.
• Exposure to a wide variety of project types, from small-scale conversions to complex strategic sites.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Clear opportunities for progression and professional development.

Daily Duties

• Developing concept designs, feasibility studies, and strategic site layouts for diverse development projects.
• Producing 2D drawings, hand-drawn sketches, and 3D SketchUp models.
• Preparing design and access statements, land promotion material, and visual outputs for planning submissions.
• Working collaboratively with planners, transport specialists, and clients to inform planning-led design strategies.
• Providing creative input for pre-application discussions, client meetings, and public consultation material.
• Managing multiple projects while maintaining design quality and attention to detail.
• Assisting with the preparation of planning application packs, from initial concepts through to final presentation drawings.

Ideal Candidate

• Architectural Assistant/ Designer, Architect, or experienced Architectural Technician with strong early-stage design experience.
• Several years recent industry experience in a design or planning-focused environment.
• Strong interest in concept design, planning, and site strategy.
• Good understanding of UK planning policy and processes.
• Proficient in SketchUp, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Excellent graphical, presentation, and communication skills.
• Enjoys collaborative working, creative problem-solving, and adding value through design.