Architect - Residential Sector
CV-LibraryChelmsfordpermanentPosted: 26 March 2026
Apply NowAn award‑winning mid‑sized practice is hiring Architects to deliver large residential schemes for UK national housebuilders. If you excel at urban design, masterplanning and turning feasibility studies into robust planning submissions, this role puts you at the centre of a busy pipeline of multi‑unit residential work.
Why this role stands out
High‑impact work — deliver on schemes from 10–1,000 homes for major UK developers
Career progression — visible senior role with mentoring responsibilities and clear routes to project leadership.
Core responsibilities
Feasibility layouts — produce concept and feasibility layouts across a wide scale; training available for the right candidate.
Site layouts — prepare site layouts, parameter plans, concept plans and constraints plans.
House type packs — compile house type packs, Design and Access Statements and other application documents.
Reserved Matters — lead Reserved Matters and detailed planning submissions.
Site visits — carry out site appraisals and on‑site assessments.
Reporting — keep line managers updated on programme and risks.
Mentoring — coach and develop junior staff to raise team capability.
Who we’re looking for
RIBA / ARB registered Architect with strong residential experience.
Minimum 3 years post‑Part 3 (typical total experience ~10 years).
Proven track record delivering planning applications for national housebuilders in the UK.
Strong urban design and layout design skills; confident designing housing layouts from scratch using standard or bespoke house types.
Experience managing teams delivering large‑scale housing projects.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Photoshop; excellent communication and a full UK driving licence.
Package and perks
Competitive salary up to £50,000 (fully dependent on experience).
Annual bonus, private medical cover, pension, flexible working, free parking and strong career progression.
A supportive studio culture in Essex with a loaded project pipeline and visible senior opportunities.
How to apply
Send your CV and portfolio to Joey Waller at Conrad Consulting or call Joey on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation.
Apply now — strong portfolios showing urban design and planning submissions will be prioritised
Why this role stands out
High‑impact work — deliver on schemes from 10–1,000 homes for major UK developers
Career progression — visible senior role with mentoring responsibilities and clear routes to project leadership.
Core responsibilities
Feasibility layouts — produce concept and feasibility layouts across a wide scale; training available for the right candidate.
Site layouts — prepare site layouts, parameter plans, concept plans and constraints plans.
House type packs — compile house type packs, Design and Access Statements and other application documents.
Reserved Matters — lead Reserved Matters and detailed planning submissions.
Site visits — carry out site appraisals and on‑site assessments.
Reporting — keep line managers updated on programme and risks.
Mentoring — coach and develop junior staff to raise team capability.
Who we’re looking for
RIBA / ARB registered Architect with strong residential experience.
Minimum 3 years post‑Part 3 (typical total experience ~10 years).
Proven track record delivering planning applications for national housebuilders in the UK.
Strong urban design and layout design skills; confident designing housing layouts from scratch using standard or bespoke house types.
Experience managing teams delivering large‑scale housing projects.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Photoshop; excellent communication and a full UK driving licence.
Package and perks
Competitive salary up to £50,000 (fully dependent on experience).
Annual bonus, private medical cover, pension, flexible working, free parking and strong career progression.
A supportive studio culture in Essex with a loaded project pipeline and visible senior opportunities.
How to apply
Send your CV and portfolio to Joey Waller at Conrad Consulting or call Joey on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation.
Apply now — strong portfolios showing urban design and planning submissions will be prioritised