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Location: Reading
Salary: GBP 35,45,000
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced AutoCAD Planning Designer to join a busy and expanding residential team in Reading. This role would suit someone with a strong background in preparing planning drawings for housing developments who enjoys working on a variety of residential projects from initial concept through to planning submission. The successful candidate will work alongside planning and technical professionals to produce high-quality drawings for new-build housing and apartment schemes, ensuring designs are accurate, compliant and delivered to project deadlines.
The Role
- Prepare planning and presentation drawings using AutoCAD.
- Develop site layouts, masterplans and residential floor plans for housing developments.
- Produce elevations and planning drawings for both houses and apartment schemes.
- Revise and update drawings in response to planning, design and client feedback.
- Ensure all work complies with current Building Regulations and relevant industry standards.
- Support the wider design team by providing technical drawing expertise throughout the planning process.
- Maintain accurate drawing records and version control.
- Work across multiple live projects while managing competing priorities.
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About You
The ideal candidate will have previous experience producing AutoCAD drawings within the UK residential sector and be confident working on planning-stage developments.
Applicants Should Demonstrate
- Strong AutoCAD proficiency.
- Previous experience working on residential housing developments.
- Knowledge of site layouts, floor plans and building elevations.
- An understanding of UK Building Regulations and planning requirements.
- Excellent attention to detail with a methodical approach to work.
- The ability to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and the confidence to work collaboratively across departments.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel.
- Relevant industry experience is essential; formal qualifications are not a prerequisite.


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What's On Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Company pension scheme.
- Health and wellbeing support.
- Free seasonal flu vaccinations.
- Regular team and social events.
- Casual dress policy.
- On-site parking.
- Sick pay.
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