Masterplanning Architect

Clague Architects; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm in Canterbury is looking for an experienced urban designer/master planning architect. You will manage design projects and develop detailed designs. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in the residential sector, excellent design skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD and other design tools. The role offers an opportunity to work on large-scale residential developments and collaborate in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of delivering design projects in the residential sector.
• Proficiency in design software including AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of regulations and planning policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage design projects through planning submissions.
• Develop cohesive detailed designs from concepts.
• Collaborate in a team-oriented environment.

Skills

Design skills

Knowledge of planning policies

Excellent presentation skills

Team collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

Overview

Clague Architects is seeking an experienced urban designer / master planning Architect with great communication skills, and proven experience post Part 3 working on large-scale residential developments to work in their office in Canterbury.

We are an award-winning architectural practice with a broad range of master planning, heritage consultancy and architectural services across Residential, Heritage, Leisure, Hospitality and Education sectors in and around Kent and beyond. We have been established for over 90 years, with a talented team of over 50 people working from our studios in Canterbury and Harpenden.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Architect with around 3-5 years post-graduation experience to join our team in Canterbury to contribute to our continued success within the residential sector.You should have a strong track record in working on residential master planning and ideally have success working on projects with national house building Clients. Salary depending on applicant and experience.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage design projects through planning submissions, including coordinating a small team of design assistants as necessary.
• Develop cohesive detailed designs from concepts.
• Ensure compliance with current regulations and standards.
• Collaborate in a team-oriented environment to deliver high-quality designs.
• Coordinate the design packages produced by the wider design team.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of delivering design projects in the residential sector
• Excellent design skills
• Strong knowledge of the Planning policies relating to residential development
• Excellent presentation skills, visual and verbal.
• Experience of running projects with a team of Part 1 and 2 Architects to assist
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office and Adobe InDesign and Photoshop (Sketchup and Revit experience are an advantage but not necessary.)

Desirable Skills

• Ability to work in a collaborative and dynamic team.
• Experience of delivering RIBA Stage 0 through 3/4 projects for major house building clients.

How to Apply

Please email your CV and examples of your work (no more than 10 pages) to: [e-mail]

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

• Clague Architects are an equal opportunities employer.