MY Planning Consultancy

About Us: MY Planning Consultancy Ltd is a dynamic and forward-thinking practice specialising in planning applications, building regulations applications, and licensing applications across a diverse range of projects. We pride ourselves on delivering clear, compliant, and creative solutions for clients in both residential and commercial sectors. The Opportunity: We are seeking a talented Architect (RIBA Stage 1 or 2) to join our team on a permanent or contract basis. This role is ideal for a motivated individual looking to grow within a collaborative and professional planning consultancy. Key Responsibilities Develop design concepts in line with client briefs and planning policy Prepare planning application drawings and documentation Prepare building regulation drawings and documentation Support with pre-applications and feasibility studies Liaise with planning officers, engineers, and other consultants Work alongside our in-house team to coordinate building regulations applications. Requirements Part I or Part II RIBA qualification (or equivalent) Strong working knowledge of UK planning policy and building regulations Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Suite (Revit is a plus) Excellent communication and presentation skills Self-motivated and able to manage your own workload We Offer: Flexible working arrangements (remote/hybrid) Competitive salary or contract rates Opportunities for career growth and development Collaborative, supportive working environment.

A leading London Market Insurance company are looking to hire 2 x roles: 1 x Guidewire PolicyCenter Functional Architect 1 x Gudiewire ClaimCenter Functional Architect Both roles will be hired on a permanent basis in London (Hybrid working). The Guidewire Functional Architect will play a key role in designing and implementing Guidewire PolicyCenter & ClaimCenter InsuranceSuite application to the new Cloud version. You will focus on the functional side of the project — understanding and translating insurance processes into Guidewire configurations and solutions. Core Responsibilities: - Work with business stakeholders to gather and interpret requirements. - Translate business processes into functional specifications and system behaviour. - Design Guidewire workflows, UI screens, product models, and business rules. - Collaborate with technical architects and developers to ensure the solution is technically feasible and aligns with the business vision. - Conduct gap analysis and identify areas for configuration vs. customization. - Lead or support functional testing, UAT, and production rollout activities. Required Skills and Experience: Functional Skills: - Strong understanding of P&C insurance processes - Deep familiarity with Guidewire PolicyCenter or ClaimCenter product configuration. - Experience writing functional specs and use cases. - Business process mapping and gap analysis. Technical Acumen: - Understanding of Guidewire Data Model and GOSU (helpful for collaboration). - Knowledge of integration approaches (e.g., APIs, messaging, web services). - Functional specifications and configuration designs. - UI/UX mockups or workflow diagrams. - Test case definitions and support during QA/UAT. - Change requests & impact assessments Soft Skills: - Excellent communication and stakeholder management. - Ability to bridge the gap between business and technical teams. - Leadership and facilitation skills. Salary: £80,000 to £100,000 per annum Please apply now.

Job title: 2x Architectural Assistant (Part I or Equivalent) Reporting to: Project Leader of the current project on a day to day basis and ultimately to the Senior Partner We’re looking for a creative and motivated recent architecture graduate or Part 1 Architectural Assistant to join our growing London team full-time. At Darrenn, you’ll be supported, challenged, and encouraged to contribute your ideas from day one. You’ll be involved in the concept design stage, working closely with our multidisciplinary team to bring fresh perspectives and creativity to our projects. This is more than just a first job- it’s a real opportunity to learn, grow, and develop your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment, with the potential to take on greater responsibilities over time. Responsibilities - Prepare, develop and edit, under the guidance of the project leader or nominated architect, drawings, models, images and other documents relating to the design - Seek to understand the design project - Develop, where required, representations of design options for further discussion by the design team - Contribute, or otherwise assist, as required by the Partner, Senior Partner or nominated Architect Qualities & skills required - Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities - Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based - Evidence of a good design understanding e.g. a good design portfolio - Ability to use a variety of media in the development and documentation of a design project - A flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and commitment to independent, life long learning - Excellent organisational skills - Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information - Self motivated and able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks and in response to direction or instruction - Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective team, assisting and supporting team members - Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally - Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines efficiently and effectively budget - Evidence of the ability to understand design decisions taken by others Desirable - Ability to use some of the following: MicroStation, Rhino, Revit, PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties within the group/department may be required in addition to changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time. There is a requirement for the post holder to recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work. Job descriptions will be reviewed regularly and where necessary revised in accordance with organisational needs.

Job title: Registered Architect We’re seeking a creative and ambitious Full or Part-time Registered Architect to join our growing London team. At Darrenn, you’ll be seen, heard, and empowered to make your mark. You’ll take part in everything from early design concepts to project delivery, collaborate across disciplines, and bring fresh energy to our diverse and talented team. For the right person, this is more than a job — it’s a real opportunity to grow with us and take on greater responsibility in the future. Responsibilities - Understand the design project - Prepare, and develop where required, drawings, models, images and other documents relating to the design - Assist where required in the co-ordination of the internal design team - Take responsibility, where required by the project leader, for specific areas of the design and project development - Liaise, where appropriate, with members of the external design team and other associated organisations or companies - Seek, and record evidence of, continuing professional development (CPD) and an annual Personal Development Plan (PDP) in accordance with the requirements of the RIBA (or equivalent as applicable e.g. AIA, National Administration Board of Architectural Registration (NABAR)) - Contribute, or otherwise assist, as required Qualities & skills required - Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities - Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based - Ability to understand and formulate design decisions and present for discussion - Ability to use a variety of media in the development and documentation of a design project - Ability to take initiative in response to direction or instruction - Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines efficiently - A flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and commitment to independent, life long learning - Excellent organisational skills - Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information - Self motivated and able to take responsibility - Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks - Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective team - Flexible attitude - Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally - Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure while remaining calm and professional at all times Desirable - Understanding of the architects role in the co-ordination and integration of project information and management - Ability to assist with the management of junior assistant architects on the team - Understanding of financial aspects of running a design project on time and on budget - Ability to use some of the following: MicroStation, Rhino, revit, PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign, Internet Explorer, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint - ARB Registered This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties within the group/department may be required in addition to changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time. There is a requirement for the post holder to recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work. Job descriptions will be reviewed regularly and where necessary revised in accordance with organisational needs.