GBR Recruitment Limited
Principal Layout Designer (New Build Housing / Urban / Civils)
Job Location
Bestwood Village, United Kingdom
Job Description
GBR Recruitment Ltd, are delighted to be working exclusively with a New Build Housing developer, recruiting for an experienced Principal Layout Designer (NHBC standards) with strong New Build Housing, Urban Development & Civils background, highly adept in using AutoCAD software & Revit to produce land bid design layouts from initial concept stage through to construction stage.
This is a fantastic role, ideal for a Layout Designer / Architectural Technician / Architect with a HNC, HND or Degree in Architecture / Construction or similar disciplines, an Architectural professional with strong understanding of reserved matters application, master planning, feasibility layouts, street scene creation, NHBC standards & Building Regulations (CDM 2015 etc.).
Layout Design:
* Concept stage layouts for land bid purposes.
* Layouts for Reserved Matters applications (detailed layouts).
* Master planning, plus Feasibility Layouts and Street scene creation and evaluation.
Supporting Role:
* Support the architectural design function of the group business.
* Deliver various design orientated tasks from concept to completion.
* Support site‐based operatives with complex queries and assist to deliver solutions in a timely manner.
* Assist with group projects as required.
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.
* Manage specifications and seek cost effective solutions for all necessary building components.
* Produce sales plans and associated literature.
* Co‐ordinate drawing issues.
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
Interviews to take place immediately (2 stage interview process).
Fantastic opening within a family owned, highly progressive, quality focused housebuilding company, that is growing year on year.
A quality focused builder, not a lego brick builder
Location: Bestwood Village, GB
Posted Date: 9/28/2024
This is a fantastic role, ideal for a Layout Designer / Architectural Technician / Architect with a HNC, HND or Degree in Architecture / Construction or similar disciplines, an Architectural professional with strong understanding of reserved matters application, master planning, feasibility layouts, street scene creation, NHBC standards & Building Regulations (CDM 2015 etc.).
Layout Design:
* Concept stage layouts for land bid purposes.
* Layouts for Reserved Matters applications (detailed layouts).
* Master planning, plus Feasibility Layouts and Street scene creation and evaluation.
Supporting Role:
* Support the architectural design function of the group business.
* Deliver various design orientated tasks from concept to completion.
* Support site‐based operatives with complex queries and assist to deliver solutions in a timely manner.
* Assist with group projects as required.
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.
* Manage specifications and seek cost effective solutions for all necessary building components.
* Produce sales plans and associated literature.
* Co‐ordinate drawing issues.
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
Interviews to take place immediately (2 stage interview process).
Fantastic opening within a family owned, highly progressive, quality focused housebuilding company, that is growing year on year.
A quality focused builder, not a lego brick builder
Location: Bestwood Village, GB
Posted Date: 9/28/2024
Contact Information
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