Taylor Wimpey
Senior Designer
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Senior Designer
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At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen—for ourselves, for each other, and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all.
With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas in a no-blame culture and shape your work around your life.
Every single one of us plays a vital role in creating incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference—to our planet and to people.
Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.
Job Summary
Senior Designer
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 Skills
- Process Management
- Mentoring skills to aid the Design Manager with the retention and development of the Design team
Primary Responsibilities
Pre-Development Management
- Deliver designs and supporting information in a consistent format across all schemes and in line with departmental standards.
- Ensure the design of schemes is compliant with all external requirements (Building Regulations, TW Technical Bulletins, Water Authority, Highway Authority, NHBC, etc.).
- Attend concept, feasibility, prep-start, specification, and relevant meetings—adhering to the Company’s Framework Procedure.
- Consistently achieve challenging project programmes.
- Set an example for cost-effective project management (budget adherence via fee schedules and Workflow processes).
- Produces and coordinates high-quality designs using TW standard products and details wherever possible.
- Manages external consultants to ensure timely, coordinated, and on-budget delivery of information.
- Ensures schemes are commercially viable, collaborating with internal teams to meet Business Unit requirements.
- Implements the department’s Quality Management Process to uphold intermediate design standards.
- Co-ordinates/arranges all design meetings with cross-departmental teams, ensuring clear action points.
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Development Management
- Liaises and coordinates design-engineering alignment to meet adoption and approval standards.
- Provides expertise to stay updated on legislative changes (building control, NHBC standards, and planning law).
Land, Planning & Community Engagement
- Works alongside the Planning team to manage community consultations, inquiries, and planning application feedback.
- Handles and drives Section 106 agreements, assessing their commercial impact and negotiating terms with authorities.
- Ensures full clearance of planning conditions prior to scheme approval.
- Participates in the house type design forum.
- Manages planning and development functions for a set number of active sites.
Experience, Qualifications & Technical Knowledge
- Degree-level qualification in architecture, civil engineering, or a related field
- Previous experience in the housebuilding sector
- Capable of preparing and managing multiple planning applications
- AutoCAD proficiency and general computer literacy
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What We Offer
At Taylor Wimpey, we’re committed to enabling you to make a future home here among us. Our work transcends construction—it’s about creating a positive impact on our customers’ lives and the communities we build.
Standard Employee Benefits
- Excellent retail discounts
- Company-funded life insurance and private healthcare
- Access to competitive pension schemes (with company contributions)
- Taylor Wimpey house discount scheme
- Car leasing scheme and share plans
- Flexible benefit packages (extra annual leave, extended cover for dependants, etc.)
Growth & Development
We believe in empowering our employees to realise their ambitions. Investments include:
- Industry-leading professional training and career development.
- Personalised growth to unlock unique career and skill potential.
- Opportunities in diverse sectors to appreciate specialisations and expertise that contribute to collective success.
"Where we build better futures."
Career Opportunities
“If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey.”
Inclusivity Statement
As a Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We collaborate with individuals who have disabilities or long-term health conditions (as defined by accessibility guidelines), and eliminate employment barriers.
Commitment: If you meet the minimum job requirements and disclose a disability during your application, we guarantee an interview.
Join us in building a truly inclusive, empowered, and diverse team.
Internal applicants: Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.
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