Architectural Technician (Planning)

Morson Human Resources Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Annual staff bonuses

3% non-contributory pension (after 3+)

Paid overtime

Health care plan (after 6 months)

21 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Anderselite are currently recruiting an experienced Architectural Technician to join the Planning Department of a well-established consultancy in South Gloucestershire. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in residential architecture, with the potential to progress into a senior, project-leading position.

You will prepare drawings for planning submissions, amend planning packs, design layouts for housing types, flat blocks, road layouts, and landscaping,

Qualifications

• Residential housing sector experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and planning documentation.
• Knowledge of planning requirements and building regulations.
• Strong design sense and urban design interest.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drawings and documents for planning submissions.
• Amend planning packs to support approvals.
• Design layouts for housing types, flat blocks, road layouts, and landscaping.
• Develop street scenes and visual presentation materials.
• Assist with documentation required to discharge planning conditions.
• Prepare Design & Access Statements and other planning support documents.
• Support technical teams with working drawings for houses and flats (elevations, sections, roof plans, etc.).
• Assist in producing external works layouts and integrating information from external consultants.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

ONC/HNC in construction

GCSEs including English and Maths

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Revit

Photoshop

InDesign

Microsoft Office

Job description

Anderselite are currently recruiting for an experienced Architectural Technician to join the Planning Department of a well-established consultancy in South Gloucestershire. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in residential architecture, with the potential to progress into a senior, project‑leading position.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare drawings and documents for planning application submissions.
• Amend planning packs to support approval processes.
• Design layouts for housing types, flat blocks, road layouts, and landscaping.
• Develop street scenes and visual presentation materials (e.g., coloured layouts, 3D visuals).
• Assist with documentation required to discharge planning conditions.

Additional Technical Duties

• Contribute to the preparation of Design & Access Statements and other planning support documents.
• Support technical teams with working drawings for houses and flats (elevations, sections, roof plans, etc.).
• Assist in producing external works layouts and integrating information from external consultants.

Requirements

• Previous experience in the residential housing sector.
• Strong eye for detail and design with a passion for urban design and architecture.
• Working knowledge of planning requirements and building regulations.
• Skilled in AutoCAD.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Intermediate-level experience with Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and communicate with team members and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• ONC/HNC in a construction-related field.
• 3 GCSEs (grades C or above), including English and Maths.

Desirable

• Ability to sketch layout designs by hand.
• Experience using SketchUp or Revit.

Personal Attributes

• Organised, methodical and a team player.
• Strong communication and time‑keeping skills.
• Personable and professional character.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• 3% non‑contributory company pension (after 3 months).
• Annual staff bonuses.
• Paid overtime.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Optional non‑contributory health care plan (after 6 months).
• 21 days holiday + bank holidays.