Senior Architectural Technician; Planning

Position: Senior Architectural Technician (Planning)
Location: Taplow

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 Sketch Up 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).