Layout Designer

Senior Layout Designer, Bristol, £55k - £68k depending on experience

If you would like to know more about this role, please contact Sophie Randle at RGB Recruitment ASAP!

Are you an experienced layout designer looking for your next step? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward thinking residential design team at a time of exciting growth.

This position is ideal for someone who’s ready to take on greater responsibility and potentially progress to a Design Director role in the future. Equally, if you prefer to focus on delivering excellent work without the additional leadership pressures, the role can be tailored to suit. You’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary (depending on experience) along with company shares, ensuring you have a real stake in the business’s success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop creative and practical residential layouts, from feasibility sketches through to detailed planning submissions
• Lead and coordinate design activity across internal teams and external consultants
• Translate client requirements into innovative and compliant design solutions
• Oversee the preparation of planning application packs, including layouts, house types, elevations, and street scenes
• Collaborate with local authorities, stakeholders, and clients to secure approvals
• Produce supporting documents such as Design & Access Statements and presentation materials
• Ensure projects meet programme deadlines, budget targets, and quality standards

Requirements

• Proven experience as a layout designer within the residential PLC housing sector
• Strong technical design skills with a good eye for detail and presentation
• Confident communicator, able to build relationships with clients, consultants, and planning authorities
• Organised and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in relevant design software (e.g., AutoCAD, SketchUp, or similar)
• Ambition to progress to a senior leadership role OR a preference for a hands-on, delivery-focused position – both career paths are welcome

Offering a competitive salary plus company shares, alongside a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous holiday entitlement, healthcare cover, flexible working, professional development support, and performance-related rewards. You’ll also enjoy the option for remote working (1 day a week), free parking, and clear opportunities for career progression.