Senior Layout and Feasibility DesignerSalary: 38-48,000(dependent on experience)Location: St AlbansAn established architectural practice in the St Albans area is looking for a senior designer to take ownership of its residential layout and feasibility work. You''ll shape how sites are planned, tested and brought forward, and for the right person this role offers a genuine path into the practice''s senior management team.What You''ll Be DoingDeveloping residential layouts from a blank sheet, turning raw sites into viable, well-considered schemesReviewing schemes drawn up by other teams or consultants and reworking them where needed to cut cost, improve quality and unlock extra value for the clientHandling projects of every size, from compact infill plots to large-scale masterplans, mainly across St Albans and the wider SoutheastWorking closely with technical and planning colleagues from concept through to submission, keeping designs practical, efficient and quick to turn aroundHelping to secure planning approval through strong, thoughtfully designed applicationsWhat We''re Looking ForSignificant experience in residential design, with a background in feasibility studies, space planning and assessing development potentialSolid, up-to-date knowledge of UK planning policy and legislationA good grasp of residential design standards, site constraints and the commercial drivers behind developmentA clear understanding of how the property development process works, from acquisition to ..... full job details .....