We are an award-winning, people and places first Urban Design and Masterplanning studio, with offices in Thame and Birmingham, who are looking for an experienced Senior Associate Urban Designer to strengthen our leadership team! Its an exciting time to join edge, as we continue to grow the business and spread our influence through an expanding portfolio of high-profile legacy projects.
What we are Looking for:
An enthusiastic and talented individual with at least 8 years experience in masterplanning and placemaking, with a proven ability to lead complex projects of various scales and stages of design. We are looking for individuals with strong leadership skills and the ability to manage and develop a team of urban designers and creatives. The ideal candidate will also have a vested interest in supporting business initiatives that will help shape the continued growth of edge.
We are looking for someone who:
1. Demonstrates a strong ability to lead a team of individuals and provide mentoring to guide professional development;
2. Shows a strong passion for urban design and placemaking;
3. Can confidently deliver multiple projects to a programme and on budget, using strong strategic thinking and problem solving skills in design;
4. Presents excellent visual communication skills through hand drawing, Adobe suite and CAD (preferrably Vectorworks);
5. Brings an enthusiastic, innovative and pro-active approach to working in a team;
6. Presents confident and effective communication, organisation and time management skills;
7. Shows experience/interest in proactively engaging with developing a growing business;
8. Possesses a post-graduate qualification (or equivalent) in Urban Design or a related subject.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV, portfolio/link to e-portfolio with covering letter or email to Rebecca Vaughan at
Please include 3 fun facts about yourself! We want to know about you as an individual what makes you tick? What are you passionate about?
Living Life on the edge:
For this role at edge, you will have the opportunity to lead a team and work on a wide range of complex projects at various stages, engaging in collaborative team working with consultants and clients on a regular basis.
You will be enrolled on our Graduate to Director training programme, where well provide you with support, resources and real opportunities so you can shape your skills and find your passion within the team - ensuring you grow your own way in your career. Youll also have the opportunity to engage with and lead various business and edgeTEAM initiatives, to support our growing business. With us youll find purpose, mentorship, and a place to shine. At edge, you wont just find a job; youll be joining a movement to make design more human, and well lift you up every step of the way.
Our vibrant team is our greatest asset, and we are committed to creating a healthy working environment in which our people can flourish and be happy. Our benefits are designed to ensure everyone in the team has a good work/life balance, to show our appreciation for our people and to create opportunities for everyone to grow as individuals.
Our benefits are constantly evolving, and currently include for example:
9. 33 days holiday (Incl. Bank Holidays)
10. Additional day off on your birthday
11. Additional days off during the Christmas period
12. An individual annual training budget
13. Flexi-working hours and hybrid working options
14. 2 weeks working away per year (can be abroad)
15. CPDs and study trips - Team socials and events throughout the year
16. Competitive salary
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (Protected Characteristics). We are happy to support any reasonable adjustments needed within the recruitment process.
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