Senior Layout and Feasibility Designer
Salary: £38-48,000(dependent on experience)
Location: St Albans
An established architectural practice in the St Albans area is looking for a senior designer to take ownership of its residential layout and feasibility work. You’ll shape how sites are planned, tested and brought forward, and for the right person this role offers a genuine path into the practice’s senior management team.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Developing residential layouts from a blank sheet, turning raw sites into viable, well-considered schemes
- Reviewing schemes drawn up by other teams or consultants and reworking them where needed to cut cost, improve quality and unlock extra value for the client
- Handling projects of every size, from compact infill plots to large-scale masterplans, mainly across St Albans and the wider Southeast
- Working closely with technical and planning colleagues from concept through to submission, keeping designs practical, efficient and quick to turn around
- Helping to secure planning approval through strong, thoughtfully designed applications
What We’re Looking For
- Significant experience in residential design, with a background in feasibility studies, space planning and assessing development potential
- Solid, up-to-date knowledge of UK planning policy and legislation
- A good grasp of residential design standards, site constraints and the commercial drivers behind development
- A clear understanding of how the property development process works, from acquisition to delivery
- A client-focused approach, with the interpersonal skills to understand what developers and landowners need
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Senior Residential Layout Feasibility Designer in St Albans employer: Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Join a highly regarded planning consultancy in Surrey that prioritises the growth and development of its employees. With structured training, mentorship, and clear career progression opportunities, you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment while working on diverse planning projects that shape communities. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to gain hands-on experience and make a meaningful impact in the field of town planning.
