UK
Somerset West and Taunton quality review panel members
at Frame Projects
Frame Projects is seeking quality review panel members on behalf of Somerset West and Taunton Council in the UK.
The Somerset West and Taunton quality review panel is being formed to support high standards in new developments in the district in accordance with the emerging design guide SPD.
Taunton was designated as a garden town in early 2017 reflecting the council’s commitment to deliver significant new housing growth focused on a number of new garden communities as well as a regenerated town centre. The garden communities will provide 8,500 new homes and associated employment and community facilities at three urban extensions by 2028.
The quality review panel will play an important role, furthering the council’s commitment to achieving high quality and sustainable places. The panel will provide independent expert design advice, to ensure exemplary development across Somerset West and Taunton that will add to the area’s character, creating healthy, attractive and distinctive places to live and work.
The panel will have around 16 members with a wide range of skills and expertise.
Applications are welcome from experts in the following areas:
- architecture
- town planning/urban design
- landscape/ecology
- heritage/townscape
- sustainability/low carbon design
- transport planning
- civil/structural engineering
- inclusive design
- development delivery
Applications should be addressed to Frame Projects, which manages the quality review panel to maintain the independence of its advice. Those who wish to apply should request a recruitment pack via the ‘apply for job’ button below.
The closing date for applications is Monday 13 September 2021.
Applicants should be able to commit to attending approximately four meetings a year. Appointment will initially be for the calendar year starting in October 2021. Remuneration will be set at £450 / day and £225 / half day + VAT.