Job reference
252839_1785770251
Company Name
Salary
£35000 - £45000 per annum + Company Benefits
Location
Reading
Industry sector
Building, Construction
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
03/08/2026
Closing date
24/08/2026
CAD Layout Designer
Location: Reading
Salary: £35-45,000
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced CAD Layout Designer to join a busy and expanding residential team near Reading. This role would suit a skilled designer with a strong background in producing residential layouts, site plans and masterplans, who is looking to join a collaborative team working across a variety of new-build housing and apartment developments. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing accurate and well-considered layouts from initial concepts through to planning submission, working closely with planning and technical professionals throughout the process. You will play a key role in creating practical and visually strong residential schemes, ensuring designs meet planning requirements, project specifications and deadlines.
The Role:
* Prepare detailed site layouts and residential drawings using AutoCAD.
* Develop masterplans and housing layouts for new-build residential developments.
* Produce floor plans, elevations and presentation drawings for houses and apartment schemes.
* Assist with the development of layouts from initial concepts through to planning submission.
* Revise and update drawings in response to planning, design and client feedback.
* Ensure layouts comply with relevant planning requirements, Building Regulations and industry standards.
* Work closely with planning and technical teams to develop practical and deliverable residential layouts.
* Provide CAD and layout design expertise across multiple live projects.
* Maintain accurate drawing records, revisions and version control.
* Manage competing priorities while ensuring drawings are delivered accurately and within project deadlines.
About You:
* Strong AutoCAD proficiency.
* Previous experience producing residential site layouts and housing schemes.
* Experience working on new-build housing and/or apartment developments.
* A good understanding of residential layouts, floor plans and building elevations.
* Knowledge of UK planning requirements and Building Regulations.
* Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to design.
* The ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with planning, technical and design teams.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel.
* Relevant residential design experience is essential; formal qualifications are not a prerequisite.
What's on Offer:
* Company pension scheme.
* Health and wellbeing support.
* Free seasonal flu vaccinations.
* Regular team and social events.
* Casual dress policy.
* On-site parking.
* Sick pay.
I look forward to hearing from you soon!