Layout Designer

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In a Nutshell…

We have an exciting opportunity for a Layout Designer to join our team at Vistry, supporting dual regions across both Manchester & Cheshire East, and Merseyside & Cheshire West based at our office in Warrington. As our Layout Designer, you will be responsible for producing efficient sketch feasibility housing layouts, promoting good design from initial inception through to final planning approval.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you…

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
2 Volunteering days per annum
Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
Share save and share incentive schemes
Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

In return, what we would like from you…

Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
Knowledge of timber frame design & construction methods
Knowledge and experience of Viewpoint ForProjects
Knowledge of Revit and BIM
HNC in Building Studies or Similar
Extensive experience of working in an architectural design environment for housing schemes
Excellent CAD skills
Proficient with PhotoShop, InDesign & SketchUp
Good communicator and excellent presentation skills

More about the Layout Designer role…

Work closely with Land & New Business, Estimating, Sales & Technical to produce feasibility layouts and presentation materials to meet bid requirements
Produce planning application packs, including CAD site layout, street scenes, house types and associated plans, ensuring planning submission dates are achieved
Write and produce Design & Access statements to support planning application submissions
Assist Planners with pre-planning consultations to support the planning process and reduce timescales; with the aim to limit / eliminate pre-commencement conditions on the permission notice
Work closely with the architectural team, ensuring deliverable and efficient schemes are produced and delivered
Liaise with external architectural and landscape consultants
Produce sales area designs along with Sales & Marketing plans for sales literature / website
Complete risk assessments to all feasibility and planning layouts
Attend site and planning meetings
Ensure all relevant departmental procedures are complies with
Ensure that all information produced / issued complies with building regulations, NHBC standards and any other relevant standards

Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us…

We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.

Join us in making Vistry.

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Location:
Warrington
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction

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