Residential CAD Layout Designer - Masterplans & Housing

Penguin Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking an experienced CAD Layout Designer to join a busy residential team near Reading. You will develop detailed site layouts, masterplans, floor plans and elevations from concept to planning submission, working closely with planning and technical professionals to meet deadlines.

The role requires AutoCAD proficiency, knowledge of UK planning requirements and Building Regulations, and a strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Experience producing residential site layouts and housing schemes.
• Experience on new-build housing and/or apartment developments.
• Understanding of residential layouts, floor plans and elevations.
• Knowledge of UK planning requirements and Building Regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail and methodical design approach.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration with planning, technical and design teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed site layouts and residential drawings using AutoCAD.
• Develop masterplans and housing layouts for new-build sites.
• Produce floor plans, elevations and presentation drawings for houses and apartments.
• Assist with layout development from concept through planning submission.
• Revise drawings in response to planning, design and client feedback.
• Ensure layouts meet planning requirements and Building Regulations.
• Collaborate with planning and technical teams to develop deliverable layouts.
• Provide CAD and layout design support across live projects.
• Maintain drawing records, revisions and version control.
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Skills

Residential layouts

Housing schemes

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Job description

Penguin Recruitment is seeking an experienced CAD Layout Designer to join a busy residential team near Reading. You will develop detailed site layouts, masterplans, floor plans and elevations from concept to planning submission, working closely with planning and technical professionals to meet deadlines.

The role requires AutoCAD proficiency, knowledge of UK planning requirements and Building Regulations, and a strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects.