Job Description

A Nottingham based property developer is looking for an ambitious junior architectural designer to aid the in-house design team with delivery of a variety of conversion and new-build residential projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for candidates looking to get a fast-tracked experience with dealing with live projects throughout all construction stages, from pre-planning through to building sign-off.

This role is for junior staff members, focussed on the day-to-day delivery of concept design work, planning drawings and construction drawings to facilitate the design and technical processes.

Reporting directly to senior members of the design and construction teams, this role forms the core to the architectural department. The role is primarily office based with focussed targets on the delivery of planning applications and the completion of technical construction issue drawings for building control approval and site use. Regular site experience will naturally develop in this role as projects progress through to construction phases and completion.

As part of a small team, the role puts high reliance on an ability to be proactive and forward-thinking with the design process, ensuring correspondence with applicable third parties are undertaken clearly and with confidence to see projects through.

Requirements:

Architecture Degree or similar qualification. 2+ years' experience is preferred, placement years in industry will be considered. Ideally candidates will have post-qualification experience working with residential new-build and conversion schemes.*
AutoCAD proficiency is essential; Revit proficiency is desirable.*
Understanding of UK Building Regulations and Planning Process.*
Excellent communicator of ideas and concepts, with ability to present and discuss schemes with colleges and external third parties/consultants.*
Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.*
Ability to manage personal workload with good organisational skills to ensure projects deadlines are achieved.*
High attention to detail, both on a technical level and within general work ethic.*

Roles & Responsibilities:

Production of tender phase drawings for contractors and building control approval. Production of construction phase drawings/detailing for on-site use and building control approval, including full review of planning stage information/requirements. Liaising with Building Control and other technical third-party consultants and follow through with information during technical design work. Assistance with production of information to support planning condition discharges. Ongoing organisation of all necessary in-house information, surveys and consultant reports and drawings. Ongoing design team meetings and reviews with senior members of staff.
This is a full-time permanent position working Monday to Friday in Nottingham City Centre.

It is preferred that a successful candidate has a full driver's license, but this is not a necessity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 25/07/2025
Reference ID: Architectural Technologist
Expected start date: 04/08/2025