Leading luxury residential developer is current seeking an Architectural Designer to join a busy design department working on a range of new build schemes, managing the design process from concept through to planning consent. The successful candidate will responsible for the production of site feasibility studies, external material schedules, presentation drawings for public exhibition, the production of detailed design drawings for planning applications as well as assisting in the production of Design & Access Statements. Responsibilities will also include attending both regional meetings to present and discuss project designs, and external meetings with third party consultants and Local Authorities. It would be advantageous to have an understanding of basic Urban Design principles, and to possess strong design skills in both traditional and contemporary architecture. In addition the successful candidate will be involved in the continued production and maintenance of the companies preferred range of house types created using Autodesk Revit Architecture, as well as the creation and maintenance of Revit Families and templates. You will liaise with Surveyors and Buyers to source external materials for submission to Local Authorities, as well as working with the regional Land, Planning and Technical managers. A good understanding of current Building Regulations would also be advantageous. You must be able to work alone and within a team, with the ability to change your daily priorities to meet the requirements of the role. Previous experience in the UK new build residential sector is desirable. The ideal person will be self-motivated with strong organisational skills, competent with Microsoft packages as well as AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit As you will be required to present project designs to key internal and external personnel for discussion, you should have excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work under pressure