Senior Layout and Feasibility Designer
Salary: £38-48,000(dependent on experience)
Location: Watford
A well-established architectural practice in the Watford area is seeking a senior designer to lead its residential layout and feasibility work. You will guide how sites are assessed, planned and progressed, and for the right candidate this position offers a clear route into the practice’s senior management team.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Creating residential layouts from scratch, transforming undeveloped sites into viable, carefully considered schemes
- Appraising schemes prepared by other teams or consultants and reworking them where necessary to reduce costs, raise quality and add value for the client
- Working on projects of all scales, from small infill sites to extensive masterplans, primarily within Watford and the wider South East
- Collaborating closely with technical and planning colleagues from concept to submission, ensuring designs remain practical, efficient and delivered at pace
- Supporting planning approval through well-crafted, thoughtfully designed applications
What We’re Looking For
- Substantial residential design experience, including feasibility studies, space planning and evaluating development potential
- Sound, current knowledge of UK planning policy and legislation
- A strong understanding of residential design standards, site constraints and the commercial factors that drive development
- Clear insight into the property development process, from site acquisition through to delivery
- A client-focused mindset, with the people skills to understand the needs of developers and landowners
Senior Residential Layout Feasibility Designer in Watford 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.
