Job Description
Graduate Urban Designer\n Location: Cardiff (with opportunities in Bristol)\n Type: Full-time, Permanent\n Salary: Competitive, with flexible working and strong benefits\n\nAre you a design-led graduate passionate about shaping the future of towns and cities? We're working on behalf of a dynamic, design-focused consultancy to find a Graduate Urban Designer to join their talented team in Cardiff (or optionally in their Bristol studio). This practice blends urban design, town planning, landscape architecture and masterplanning to create places people truly feel good about.\n\nThis is a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates or postgraduates in Urban Design, Planning with Urban Design focus, Architecture, who are ready to start their career in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.\n\nAbout the Role:\n\nYou will become part of a well-established Urban Design team, working closely with Planning and Landscape Architecture colleagues.
You'll support a variety of masterplanning, placemaking and regeneration projects-from big-picture strategy to fine-grain detailing. This is a hands-on role where you'll learn from experienced practitioners while developing your own professional voice.\n\nWhat We're Looking For:\n\nA degree or postgraduate qualification in Urban Design, Planning (with a design focus), Architecture, or a related field.\n\nA strong interest in placemaking, urban form, and creating places that work for people.\n\nAn enthusiasm to contribute creatively and analytically to multidisciplinary projects.\n\nAwareness of design software (Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, Vectorworks/CAD), but no prior software experience is necessary-full training will be provided.\n\nStrong communication and visual presentation skills.\n\nA team player mindset and a proactive approach to learning and collaboration.\n\nWhat You'll Get:\n\nA trusting, relaxed, and supportive workplace culture that values creativity and collaboration.\n\nFlexible and hybrid working arrangements.\n\nA stunning Cardiff studio-one of the most vibrant creative workspaces in Wales.\n\nAnnual leave above industry standard.\n\nClear and structured career development planning from day one.\n\nLong-term opportunities for progression, including potential for future business ownership.\n\nRegular social events, team sports, and knowledge-sharing sessions.\n\nInterested?\n\nContact Sofia Conte (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website.\n\nThis is a permanent role.
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