Senior Architectural Designer

Weston Homes Plc are looking for a Senior Architectural Designer to join our Planning and Design team. We are looking for creative individuals who thrive off variety. Every scheme at Weston Homes is bespoke so you could be working on anything from 1200 unit city regeneration schemes to a refurbishment scheme of up to 200 units and many more.

Key Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for but not limited to the following::

• Work with team members to coordinate the planning application process, reporting to the Senior Design Manager
• Attend external meetings with councils and consultants
• Attend internal meetings relating to application schemes
• Efficient & timely submission of planning conditions and S106 requirements
• Review of externally-designed schemes against Weston standards
• Timely & accurate preparation of Sign-Off drawings
• Actively seek to update knowledge of the planning system and relevant Building Regulations
• Be proactive in seeking new design solutions and improving the overall presentation of planning submissions

Successful candidates will possess the following:

• Architectural degree or equivalent and be Part 2 qualified as a minimum.  
• Good experience in residential led developments
• Ability to proficiently use AutoCAD / In-Design / Photoshop / Sketch Up
• An understanding of the Building Regulations applicable to design
• Planning Policy knowledge
• Good knowledge of planning application process and relevant design standards

If you are looking to further your career and gain exposure to a variety of schemes please apply below. 

Reward and Benefits:

As a valued employee you will be rewarded with the following: 

• Highly competitive Annual Salary
• Generous company pension (employer contribution up to 10%)  increasing with length of service
• A company vehicle or car allowance and fully expensed fuel card for personal and professional mileage
• Private healthcare
• 20 days holidays, plus English bank holidays, plus the Christmas shutdown (not deducted from your holiday allowance)
• Life Insurance
• Discretionary Annual Bonus depending on company performance
• On site Gym facilities
• Extensive training and development opportunities 
• Comprehensive social calendar which may include; Summer Ball; Family Fun Day; Christmas Party and various activities and sporting events throughout the year