Senior Architectural Designer - Residential Layout

Overview

The Opportunity

We want to hear from great Residential Layout Designers! Are you based in or looking to relocate to the beautiful city of Bristol, Exeter, or Reading? Join our team and become a key player in shaping exceptional housing developments across the UK. We offer a unique opportunity for a Senior Architectural Designer to lead projects ranging from intimate 5-unit schemes to expansive 1000-unit communities.

• Make a real impact:
  Your expertise will directly influence the design and functionality of new homes, shaping vibrant places for people to live.
• Diverse portfolio:
  Work on a variety of residential projects, from contemporary greenfield developments to exciting regeneration schemes.
• Thriving, collaborative environment:
  Be part of a friendly, inclusive team where open communication and shared expertise fuel innovation.
• Growth and development:
  We invest in your success, offering a supportive atmosphere and genuine career progression opportunities.
• Industry-leading benefits:
  Enjoy a competitive salary, generous pension scheme, life assurance, healthcare, and a flexible benefits package you can tailor to your needs.

• Experience as a housing layout designer, with a flair for both modern and traditional styles.
• 3D freehand drawing skills to bring layouts to life.
• In-depth knowledge of UK building regulations and planning standards.
• A passion for collaboration – you'll work closely with our multi-disciplinary teams including large planning, master planning and landscape teams.
• The ability to manage projects of all sizes, meeting deadlines and budgets.
• A keen eye for detail and strong communication skills.
• Business development drive – you'll help showcase our integrated design services to clients.

We believe that it is our people and their individual talents that make us special. We work within a friendly, inclusive, and supportive culture with high support and high challenge, and genuine career opportunities based on merit. We offer a hybrid approach to agile working and strong support through your career.

Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard, discounted gym membership, and more. We support flexible working and professional development, including paid-for professional subscriptions.

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.