Overview
Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey. At Taylor Wimpey we don’t just build houses; we build futures for people who live in our homes and for our own people too. With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain we bring our vision to life locally, giving you the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues.
Job Summary
Deliver the highest quality designs and most commercially viable planning permissions by supporting the Planning team with designs and supporting information required for the preparation and submission of planning applications. In addition, the Senior Designer must offer advanced Design/Technical Skill, Process Management & possess the mentoring skills to aid the Design Manager with the retention and development of the Design team.
Primary Responsibilities
* Deliver designs and supporting information in a consistent format across all schemes and in line with the department’s standards.
* Ensure the design of schemes is compliant with all external requirements (Building Regs, TW Technical Bulletins, Water Authority, Highway Authority, NHBC etc).
* Attend concept, pretender, pre‑start, specification and any other relevant meeting as required under the Company’s Framework procedure.
* Consistently achieve challenging programmes.
* Set an example for management of project fees and costs to budget and through the TW processes (fee schedules, Workflow etc).
* Produce & co‑ordinate high quality designs, utilising TW standard products and details wherever possible.
* Manage external consultants to ensure information is received, coordinated and distributed on time and within budget.
* Ensure the design scheme is viable, liaising with internal colleagues to meet BU requirements.
* Implement the department’s Quality Management Process to ensure Design information meets the high‑quality expectations of the business.
* Arrange, co‑ordinate and manage all design meetings with other departments in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring all relevant action points are noted and recorded.
* Liaise and negotiate with Statutory Authorities, Local Planning Authorities, Highways, Consultants etc. to achieve set objectives and programmes.
Experience, Qualifications & Technical Requirements
* Qualification at HNC/HND level or higher in a relevant field.
* Previous experience in the housebuilding sector.
* Capable of preparing and managing a number of planning applications.
* Computer literate with detailed knowledge of AutoCAD.
* Understanding of layout design (does not need to be a layout designer).
What We Offer
We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company‑funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover. Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home. We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry‑leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments.
Inclusivity Statement
As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.
Internal Applicants
Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.
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