Senior Layout Designer

Thomas Gray; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Northwest is seeking a Senior Layout Designer to lead the design of residential site layouts. The role involves collaboration with various teams, mentorship of junior designers, and ensuring compliance with design standards. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the development of quality modern houses and communities.

Qualifications

• Hands-on capabilities in layout design.
• Ability to manage and mentor a small team.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of residential site layouts.
• Collaborate with various teams for practical and viable layouts.
• Oversee and support junior layout designers.

Skills

Leadership

Creative Thinking

Analytical Thinking

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Our client is a well-established and reputable Residential Developer operating throughout the Northwest area, delivering quality modern houses and communities.

We are looking to onboard a Senior Layout Designer with hands-on capabilities as well as the ability to manage and mentor a small team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of residential site layouts from concept through to planning submission.
• Collaborate with land, planning, architectural, and engineering teams to ensure layouts are practical, commercially viable, and aligned with regulatory and design standards.
• Produce high-quality masterplans, detailed layouts, and design statements for planning applications.
• Apply creative and analytical thinking to balance aesthetics, density, engineering constraints, and community living.
• Oversee and support the work of junior layout designers, providing mentorship, quality control, and technical guidance.
• Liaise with external consultants and local authorities throughout the planning process.
• Continuously contribute to the improvement of design standards, design guides, and internal workflows.

Ref: 3790SJ

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Engineering, and Project Management

Industries

• Construction and Real Estate

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