Job Description
Layout Designer – New Build Housing
Leicestershire
Up to £55,000 + package (depending on experience in role)
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Layout Designer to work for a reputable privately owned developer based in Leicestershire. This role will report to the Technical Director.
Role and Responsibilities
* Develop concept layouts for land bid submissions.
* Create detailed layouts for Reserved Matters applications.
* Perform master planning and feasibility studies for layout designs.
* Deliver design-focused tasks from initial concept through to final completion.
* Address complex site-based queries and deliver timely, practical solutions
* Collaborate on layout designs, ensuring they evolve from conceptual stages to fully detailed construction layouts.
* Ensure layouts accommodate site constraints, maintain aesthetic and functional standards, and prioritize buildability.
* Support the development and management of the company’s house type portfolio.
* Maintain and update working drawing packages for regulatory approvals (Building Regulation/NHBC).
* Assist in technical submissions and coordination with regulatory bodies, including NHBC and Building Control.
* Maintain the house type block plan library and assist with layout designs.
* Provide planning support, including street scene designs, planning drawing packages, and material schedules.
* Manage specifications to identify cost-effective solutions for building components.
* Produce sales plans and associated materials.
Skills and Experience
* HNC/Level 4 in Construction/Urban Design.
* Minimum 3 years of experience with a UK housebuilder in an architectural capacity.
* Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or similar industry-standard software.
* Strong knowledge of Planning Policy frameworks and local planning regulations.
* Familiarity with Building Regulations and NHBC standards.
* Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Desirable
* Foundation Degree, HND, or Level 5 qualification in a related field
For more information, please apply with an up to date CV to Becky Kitson at Kitson Associates. If you do not hear back within 3days, unfortunately, your application was not shortlisted for this particular position on this occasion.
Kitson Associates is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.