Overview
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WSP Urban Planning and Design is seeking Consultant and Senior Consultant Urban Designers to join our national Development team. We actively engage in a variety of development and regeneration projects, ranging from strategic planning and frameworks to master planning urban areas and assessing redevelopment opportunities. Our in-house team of urban designers and master planners collaborates closely with the wider WSP team. Based in our Chancery Lane office in London or Mailbox office in Birmingham and working throughout the UK, you will play a pivotal role in the strategic planning and design of high-profile locations, focusing on delivering top-quality projects on time and within budget.
WSP will support you in increasing your client exposure, enhancing your expertise, and developing your business development skills and experience. As you hone these skills over time, the business will consider your next stage of career progression and beyond. The position can be based out of our London or Birmingham offices on a hybrid basis.
Responsibilities
The role focuses on strategic planning and design for development projects, including contributing to securing projects, developing the team, and upholding WSP’s reputation as leading designers and urbanists.
Qualifications
* Master in either urban design, urban regeneration, or urban development; and Bachelor in Architecture or design-related discipline
* Software skills: Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), AutoCAD, 3D modelling in Revit / Rhino / SketchUp, and GIS
Experience & Skills
* Combination of or at least one of the following areas: UK Residential Masterplanning, Industrial Masterplanning, Regional and Strategic Spatial Planning, Urban Design Framework, Urban Regeneration Strategies
* Interest in the regeneration of town centres and urban areas
* Ability to bring innovative, creative placemaking ideas to masterplanning and design
* Good understanding of UK planning, current trends, and issues in urban design
* Experience with technical sub-consultants (architects, landscape and movement experts)
* Knowledge of planning policy and urban design/architectural building typology criteria for greenfield and brownfield projects
* Portfolio of varied projects at multiple scales
* Experience in urban design analysis, holistic thinking around place, community and environment
* Report and bid writing
* Graphic design capability to convey a range of graphics from process to design outputs
* Technical knowledge of transport, planning, architecture, landscape and public realm
* Multidisciplinary working, strong collaboration
* Stakeholder engagement for consultations, co-design workshops, surveys, and communication
* Bid responses and proposals with commercial acumen
* Project management and understanding of management processes (progress reports, early warnings, etc.)
* Client-facing experience and support for the senior team in work-winning
* Ability to work independently and manage time and workload to meet deadlines
* Produce high-quality work within tight timescales and budgets
* Excellent hand drawing and presentation skills
* Comprehensive knowledge of both public and private sector residential markets
* Understanding and ability to integrate sustainability, future-ready approaches, socioeconomics and social value
What we offer
* Work-life balance: Hybrid working policy with flexibility to work from home two days a week and access to modern offices across the UK
* Inclusivity and belonging: A culture that values varied backgrounds and experiences, with employee resource groups
* Health & wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, gym benefits, and menopause support
* Flex your time: WSP My Hour, part-time and flexible working, option to purchase additional leave, bank holiday flexibility
* Your development: Training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and will provide workplace adjustments if required.
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