Job Description
Due to an expanding order book, my Cheshire based client have an opening for a position as a Layout Designer within their Design team.
The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role and be responsible for running a team, either in-house or managing external consultants.
The candidate will liaise directly with the Architecture Director and be responsible for ensuring work is completed in line with programme and client s expectations and our own quality standards.
The Role:
- Preparing feasibility sketch layouts in support of client bid submissions and responding to planning/ client comments.
- Liaising with clients to ensure applications meet their brief.
- Digesting information provided by client to inform design parameters.
- Project co-ordination / management utilising resource within team to prepare all drawings and documents required for the submission of planning applications.
- Co-ordinating information between consultants.
- Liaising with local authority Officers and other stakeholders to progress planning applications or gain approval.
- Making necessary amendments to planning application pack as required to obtain planning permissions.
- Preparing Planning Layouts (including templates, design of road layout and landscaping).
- Preparing planning house types (floor plans & elevations).
- Preparing street scenes.
- Preparing Design & Access Statements / Supporting Statements / Planning Statements.
- Preparing presentation material (Coloured layouts, 3D perspective views).
The Candidate:
• Experience within the residential housing sector.
• Robust understanding of clients house type range and plotting requirements.
• Prepare accurate, error free drawing information.
• Strong knowledge of planning policy / process / requirements and application procedures.
• Knowledge of documents such as Manual for Streets, Government Design Guides and /or Building Regulations.
• Ability to work within a team or individually, offering experience to the team when required.
• Good communication skills, both verbally and written.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Microsoft, Excel, Word, Power-point & Outlook).
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Adobe Suite (Photoshop & Indesign).
• Possess Full UK Driving licence and own transport.
• Willingness to travel.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
• ONC/HNC in construction related course
• 3 GCSEs at C or above, to include English and Mathematics
Desirable requirements;
• Experience with other presentation software such as: Sketch-up & Revit
Essential Personal Attributes;
• Methodical & Organised Disciplines
• Good timekeeping & Communication skills
• A team player and of personable smart character
