Principal Layout Designer

3 weeks ago


Market Harborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom GBR Recruitment Ltd Full time

GBR Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Principal Layout Designer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in New Build Housing operations, with expertise in using AutoCAD software and Revit to produce land bid design layouts.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Layout Designer / Architectural Technician / Architect with a HNC, HND or Degree in Architecture / Construction or similar disciplines. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of reserved matters application, master planning, feasibility layouts, street scene creation, NHBC standards & Building Regulations (CDM 2015 etc.).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work on a variety of layout designs from concept stage through to functioning construction/detailed layouts (Reserved Matters approved i.e. Access, Appearance of the building/s, Landscaping, Layout, Scale etc.)
  • Collaborate with the wider business to ensure critical analysis of layouts with regard to house types/street scene aesthetics and site constraints has been fully accommodated, whilst maintaining a 'buildability first' mindset.
  • Ensure stakeholder considerations, recommendations and approvals are obtained and incorporated.
  • Assist with the development and management of the group house type portfolio.
  • Assist in maintaining working drawing packages to ensure sufficient information is provided to enable Building Regulation/NHBC approval.
  • Submission of technical information to NHBC/Building Control.
  • Assist in obtaining Pressure Test Certificates, SAP's, and EPC documentation.
  • Co-ordinate information between third party companies to enable the design of specialist building components such as roof trusses, joists, block and beam flooring, M&E designs, and structural designs.
  • Help maintain house type block plan library.
  • Assist with site layout design as required.
  • Provide planning support information such as assisting with street scene design, planning drawing packages and material schedules.
  • Ensuring industry standards are met accordingly.
  • Manage specifications and seek cost effective solutions for all necessary building components.
  • Produce sales plans and associated literature.
  • Co-ordinate drawing issues.
  • Ensure safe working practices are followed at all times.

Relevant Qualifications or Experience Required:

  • Strong Layout Design experience for Land Bids / Feasibility studies & Master Planning within New Build Housing operations.
  • HNC/Level 4 in construction/urban design is essential.
  • Foundation degree/HND/Level 5 is desirable.
  • Strong background in New Build Housing (NHBC / CDM 2015 Reg's)
  • Traditional Housebuilding knowledge / experience
  • Good knowledge / experience using AutoCAD/Revit or similar industry standard software.
  • Excellent communication, problem solving and time management skills.
  • Understanding of building regulations and NHBC standards.

This role is commutable from: Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire & areas of Warwickshire



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