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)