Senior Architectural Technician (Planning)

Anderselite is currently working with a leading consultancy in the residential sector to recruit a Senior Architectural Technician for their Planning Department. This role is ideal for an experienced technician seeking to take a step up in responsibility, with the potential to move into a project leadership position. You’ll collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to deliver high-quality planning application packages and technical design support.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare all necessary drawings and documentation for planning application submissions.
• Co-ordinate and integrate consultant information.
• Amend planning packs in line with feedback from authorities.
• Design layouts for residential house types and flat blocks (floor plans, elevations).
• Develop planning layouts, road infrastructure, and landscape plans.
• Create street scenes and visual presentation materials (coloured plans, 3D views).
• Draft Design & Access Statements, Planning Statements, and Supporting Documentation.
• Discharge planning conditions through submission of relevant material.
• Attend design team meetings both on-site and in client offices.

Additional Technical Duties

• Support the technical team with project deadlines.
• Produce comprehensive working drawing packages (floor plans, sections, elevations, joist layouts, etc.).
• Develop external works layouts (road layouts, boundaries, landscaping).
• Review third-party consultant/supplier input and incorporate into technical drawings.

Requirements

• Strong experience in the residential housing sector.
• Knowledge of UK planning processes, building regulations, and design guides.
• Attention to detail and a good eye for layout and urban design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop & InDesign.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• IT literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Full UK driving licence and own transport.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Qualifications

• ONC/HNC in a construction-related discipline.
• Minimum 3 GCSEs at grade C or above (including Maths and English).

Desirable

• Hand sketching or sketch layout ability.
• Experience with SketchUp and/or Revit.

Personal Attributes

• Methodical, organised, and efficient.
• Reliable time management and communication.
• Team-oriented with a professional, personable attitude.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 3% non-contributory pension (after 3 months).
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Paid overtime.
• Free on-site parking and reimbursed disbursements.
• 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Optional healthcare plan (after 6 months).

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