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We are looking for a creative and ambitious Part I Architectural Assistant who wants to progress their career and work with a successful architectural and town planning practice based in Derby. Applicants should be proficient in AutoCAD and Sketchup and experienced using photoshop with the ability to produce convincing architectural visuals. Some knowledge of Revit would be advantageous.

Working alongside our architects and planners you will be involved in a wide range of small to large scale residential, heritage and commercial building projects, from conception to completion. You will work directly within a multi-disciplinary team to assist the delivery of high-quality buildings in both urban and rural settings, whilst developing your knowledge and furthering your career.

The majority of the company’s clients are within an hour of Derby and much of the work is in rural Derbyshire including the Peak District National Park and the Derbyshire Dales. We undertake projects in the Derwent Valley World Heritage Site and works to listed buildings. As a company, we provide specialist heritage and conservation services in addition to more traditional and modern architectural and town planning services.

The company combines both town planning and architecture. The successful applicant will be working with qualified town planners who will assist in the submission of planning applications and the work associated with the planning process.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Excellent verbal, written and drawn communication and presentation skills;
• Strong 2D and 3D CAD and visualisation skills using a range of software, including; AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup:
• Strong understanding of the Adobe creative suite;
• Ambition to learn and develop;
• Completed BArch or BA or equivalent RIBA Part I accredited degree.

We offer flexible working hours around daily core hours and working from home opportunities.

We have a sociable office and will support you in your personal and professional development including; promoting attendance at networking events, regular in-person CPD sessions and support in completing PEDRs to aid onward study.

Application closing date: 31st July 2025

Start date: 1st September 2025.

Salary: £24,570

Location: Derby

Type of role: Permanent

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit you CV, Portfolio and single page cover letter including your salary expectations to;

David Symons – david.symons@planningdesign-co.uk

Planning & Design Practice Ltd is a leading town planning and architectural consultancy looking to recruit a Senior Planner to join our team.

You will have your MRTPI status or be working towards membership and be experienced in managing your own caseload. Applicants from both the public and private sectors will be considered.

Required skills & experience:

• Experience of working on a wide range of planning projects;
• Commercially aware and able to work proactively;
• Articulate and able to communicate to clients and colleagues on all levels;
• Good level of spoken and written English;
• Excellent organisational skills.

We have an excellent track record in supporting and developing planners. We believe in giving people responsibility and autonomy and you will be given the opportunity to lead your own projects, deal directly with clients and develop your own contacts. Our learning and development offer includes mentoring, training courses and internal workshops to support Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

We offer competitive salaries and flexible working hours including a blend of office and remote working. We have a sociable office and will support you in your personal and continuing professional development.

For more information on the practice please visit About Us or get in touch by phone or email. To be considered for interview please provide a cover letter, CV and examples of your written work to: enquiries@planningdesign.co.uk