Layout Designer

Conrad consulting have partnered with a well-established Architectural Practice with offices in Harrogate and Leeds, who are looking to appoint a Graduate or early-career Layout Designer / Planner to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their career - or with up to three years' experience - who's passionate about residential layout design, urban planning, and placemaking. The practice is highly regarded for delivering design-led, high-quality residential and mixed-use developments across the UK, collaborating with leading house builders, developers, and planning consultants.

The Role

You'll work alongside senior designers and planners to develop site layouts, masterplans, and planning drawings for residential and mixed-use schemes of varying scales. The role offers hands-on experience across all stages of the design and planning process, from concept to submission, giving you a strong foundation to grow your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing residential layouts, masterplans, and supporting design documents.
• Collaborate with architects, planners, and clients to create innovative and commercially viable designs.
• Produce drawings, visuals, and presentation materials using AutoCAD, Sketch Up, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Contribute to design statements, planning submissions, and site appraisals.
• Undertake site and contextual analysis to inform design decisions.
• Participate in internal design reviews and project meetings.

About You

• Degree-qualified in Architecture, Urban Design, Town Planning, or a related discipline.
• 0-3 years' experience within an architectural practice, planning consultancy, or house builder design team.
• Understanding of residential design principles, planning policy, and placemaking.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite;
  Sketch Up or Revit experience advantageous.
• A keen eye for design, detail, and layout quality.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to learn within a collaborative team environment.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package DOE from 26,000 - 35,000 per annum
• Flexible hybrid working between Harrogate and Leeds offices.
• Ongoing mentoring and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to a wide variety of residential and mixed-use projects across the UK.
• A friendly, supportive, and design-focused culture with genuine career progression opportunities.

How to Apply

If you're a Graduate or early-career Layout Designer / Planner ready to take the next step with a respected and forward-thinking architectural practice, we'd love to hear from you. Please hit apply and follow the instructions!