7 Architectural Planning jobs in the United Kingdom

Anderselite are seeking a talented and motivated architectural technician to join a team and contribute to the design and development of a wide range of housing projects at all stages of design from masterplanning through to detailed design, combining architecture and urban design. As an architectural technician, you will work closely with architects and the design team to create innovative and sustainable housing developments that meet the needs of our clients and the community.

Summary of Role.
The role includes input at various stages of the design process from feasibility layouts through to planning applications. Working alongside project leaders to prepare full, outline and reserved matters planning application packs, including drawings, 3D visualisations and graphic outputs. As the role develops over time you will provide increasing inputs to design and the project process with clear opportunities to gain experience and progress.

Key Attributes & Skills Needed.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience.
- Keen interest in residential design and placemaking.
- Architectural design-based degree.
- Previous experience of working on residential or mixed-use projects is desirable.
- Proficient in AutoCAD/REVIT.
- Previous experience of using Adobe Creative Cloud, Sketch-Up etc.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Desire to progress and attend CPD.

What We Offer.
- Competitive salary (dependant on experience).
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
- 21 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Christmas shutdown.
- Company pension scheme.
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme.
- Eyecare scheme.
- Employee retail discount scheme.
- Employee wellbeing assistance.
- Regular social events.
- Promotion opportunities.
- Good CPD programme.
- Free car park on site.

Architectural Technician - Planning

My Clients are an award-winning architectural practice, looking for a talented Architectural Technician to join their growing Planning team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious professional who is experienced within Masterplanning, Design layouts and technical planning documents for residential and mixed-use projects.

If you have 3 + years of experience within the UK residential sector, particularly in planning stages of projects for developer clients and regional housebuilders, have experience working and delivering across the planning stages of large scale residential projects then this could be a great opportunity to progress your career with an established and reputable practice

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret client briefs and produce detailed masterplans and technical documents.
• Ensure compliance with current building regulations and legislation.
• Work closely with the team to deliver residential, mixed-use developments and Urban design projects from concept through to completion.
• Collaborate with developers and consultants, ensuring high technical standards are maintained across projects.

Essential Requirements:

• 3+ years' experience in residential or mixed-use projects with experience for developer clients or national housebuilders.
• Strong technical understanding of building regulations.
• Proven experience delivering through residential planning
• Proficiency in AutoCAD & Revit - Essential
• Knowledge of M4 (CAT 2 & 3) and NDSS regulations.
• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• A genuine desire for career progression and commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

What's on Offer:

• A competitive salary of 34,000 - 40,000, dependant on experience.
• Genuine Hybrid working arrangements with 3/2 split (after probation)
• Fantastic company benefits and a clear career progression path within a growing team.
• The opportunity to work on large-scale, prestigious projects and further develop your technical expertise in a supportive, award-winning practice.

This is a great opportunity for a Planning focused Architectural Technician looking to take the next step in their career, working on high-profile residential projects If you're ready to progress in your career and contribute to the success of an innovative practice, we want to hear from you.

To apply, click the link or contact Jimmy Penrose at Conrad Consulting for more information.

Planning Architectural Technician to 33k + bens + hybrid working (Hampshire)

Summary of the role

My client, an award-winning architectural practice, is seeking a talented and motivated architectural technician to join their planning team in Romsey to contribute to the design and development of a wide range of housing projects at all stages of design from masterplanning through to detailed design, combining architecture and urban design. As an architectural technician, you will work closely with their architects and design team to create innovative and sustainable housing developments that meet the needs of their clients and the community.

The role includes input at various stages of the design process from feasibility layouts through to planning applications. Working alongside project leaders to prepare full, outline and reserved matters planning application packs, including drawings, 3D visualisations and graphic outputs. As the role develops over time you will provide increasing inputs to design and the project process with clear opportunities to gain experience and progress.

Key Attributes and Skills Needed:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience (UK based) in a similar role
li>Keen interest in residential design and placemaking
• Architectural design-based degree
• Previous experience of working on residential or mixed-use projects
• Proficient in AutoCAD & REVIT
• Previous experience of using Adobe Creative Cloud, Sketch-Up etc
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Desire to progress and attend CPD
• Due to location, own transport is essential

Benefits

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Hybrid working arrangements – Part office/ Part WFH
< i>21 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown (In addition to holiday entitlement)
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eyecare Scheme
• Employee retail discount scheme
• Modern open-plan studio
• Regular social events
• Promotion opportunities
• Good CPD programme
• Free parking on site

For immediate consideration, please email most recent CV and portfolio. Due to high volumes of response, only candidates meeting the requirements will be contacted.

Busy multi-disciplinary client who is an industry leading organisation that delivers complex, secure engineering, design and build solutions to government and industry partners, operating in highly secure and assured environments is looking for staff. 

They have around 150 staff and is looking for an Architectural Assistant Part II/ Planning Technician on a permanent basis to join them due to a period of growth.  You will be working with Structural Engineers, Civil Engineers, Mechanical and Electircal consultants and also the Architectural and BIM team 

The successful candidate will either be a Part II Architectural Assistant or Architectural Technician and you will need to have good experience on the planning side doing planning drawings, planning details, planning applications and you will also need to have some Revit skills and capability.  Projects consist of Defence, Infrastructure and Government led and have hybrid working.

Excellent salary and benefits and opportunitiy to grow with this forward thinking client as well as good training and mentoring offered.  Please apply with your current cv and portfolio. 

An independent architectural consultancy who operate in the housing sector have enjoyed a great first half of the year which is set to continue for the rest of the year and beyond. There are 15 members of staff providing design, planning and technical services to clients.

Working within the design and planning team you will receive excellent mentorship and will contribute with

- Planning applications

- Street scenes

- Housetype Designs

- Carrying out surveys

We would love to hear from applicants who have recently gained a recognised qualification within architecture who have a good understanding of the planning systems. You will be conversant with AutoCAD and be able to meet project deadlines.

They work in a lovely rural setting with free parking and plenty of transport links. There is genuine scope of career progression and an appealing salary waiting you.

For further information on a career with our client please send across your latest cv and portfolio.

Our clientis a specialist architectural and structural steelwork contractor delivering bespoke large-scale projects across London and the South East.

As Design Manager, you will:

• Manage and coordinate all design and draughting activities for multiple live projects
• Lead and mentor a team of draughtsmen, supporting their development and overseeing output quality
• Oversee drawing production using Tekla Structures and other CAD software
• Liaise with architects, structural engineers, main contractors, and clients to resolve design queries and drive technical solutions
• Attend site surveys and progress meetings as needed
• Support project teams through fabrication and installation phases, ensuring designs are buildable, cost-effective, and compliant

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in a Design Manager, Senior Draughtsman, or similar leadership role within architectural metalwork, structural steelwork, or a related sector
• Ability to read and interpret complex architectural and structural drawings
• Confident communicating with architects, designers, fabricators, and site teams
• Proficiency with Tekla Structures is essential
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail