At a Glance
- Tasks: Create stunning residential layouts and site plans using AutoCAD.
- Company: Join a dynamic and expanding residential team near Reading.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, health support, and a casual dress policy.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team with great social events and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on new-build housing projects while collaborating with talented professionals.
- Qualifications: Strong AutoCAD skills and experience in residential design are essential.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced CAD Layout Designer to join a busy and expanding residential team near Reading. This role would suit a skilled designer with a strong background in producing residential layouts, site plans and masterplans, who is looking to join a collaborative team working across a variety of new-build housing and apartment developments. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing accurate and well-considered layouts from initial concepts through to planning submission, working closely with planning and technical professionals throughout the process. You will play a key role in creating practical and visually strong residential schemes, ensuring designs meet planning requirements, project specifications and deadlines.
The Role:
- Prepare detailed site layouts and residential drawings using AutoCAD.
- Develop masterplans and housing layouts for new-build residential developments.
- Produce floor plans, elevations and presentation drawings for houses and apartment schemes.
- Assist with the development of layouts from initial concepts through to planning submission.
- Revise and update drawings in response to planning, design and client feedback.
- Ensure layouts comply with relevant planning requirements, Building Regulations and industry standards.
- Work closely with planning and technical teams to develop practical and deliverable residential layouts.
- Provide CAD and layout design expertise across multiple live projects.
- Maintain accurate drawing records, revisions and version control.
- Manage competing priorities while ensuring drawings are delivered accurately and within project deadlines.
About You:
- Strong AutoCAD proficiency.
- Previous experience producing residential site layouts and housing schemes.
- Experience working on new-build housing and/or apartment developments.
- A good understanding of residential layouts, floor plans and building elevations.
- Knowledge of UK planning requirements and Building Regulations.
- Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to design.
- The ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with planning, technical and design teams.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel.
- Relevant residential design experience is essential; formal qualifications are not a prerequisite.
What's on Offer:
- Company pension scheme.
- Health and wellbeing support.
- Free seasonal flu vaccinations.
- Regular team and social events.
- Casual dress policy.
- On-site parking.
- Sick pay.
I look forward to hearing from you soon!
CAD Layout Designer in London employer: Penguin Recruitment
Penguin Recruitment is an excellent employer for Geotechnical Engineers in Cardiff, offering a supportive environment that prioritises career growth and chartership opportunities. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous pension scheme and flexible perks, employees can thrive while working on technically challenging projects that make a real impact.
