Architect / Senior Designer

Senior Designer / Architect – Residential Projects

📍 Chelmsford, UK (Commutable distance required)

The client is an award-winning architectural practice renowned for delivering high-quality, large-scale residential and masterplanning projects across the UK. They are expanding the Chelmsford HQ team and are looking to appoint a Senior Designer / Architect with the experience, drive, and ambition to help deliver key planning applications for national housebuilders.

The Role:

You’ll take a leading role in the design and planning of residential-led schemes, typically ranging from 100 to 500 homes. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking studio working on some of the UK’s most exciting low-rise housing developments.

What We’re Looking For:

✅ 10+ years' experience in UK residential masterplanning
✅ A proven track record delivering planning applications for national housebuilders
✅ Strong portfolio demonstrating work on low-rise developments (100–500 units)
✅ Experience with land promoters, developers, and local planning authorities
✅ Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office
✅ A solid understanding of UK building regulations and planning legislation
✅ Degree-qualified in Architecture (or equivalent)
✅ Strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude

What We Offer:

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Competitive salary, benchmarked on experience

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4 days in the Chelmsford office / 1 day remote

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23 days holiday + Christmas shutdown (2–3 days) + bank holidays

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Private health care

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Pension scheme

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Payment of key professional subscription fees

Important:

UK-based applicants only.
Must live within a commutable distance to the Chelmsford office