Urban Designer / Senior Urban Designer
Location: London or Wokingham (Hybrid Working)
An established and highly regarded planning and design consultancy is looking to appoint an Urban Designer / Senior Urban Designer to join its growing design team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on a range of large-scale masterplanning projects, including new settlements and neighbourhoods, across England and Wales. The role would suit an experienced urban designer with a strong UK background who is passionate about placemaking and keen to progress their career within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
The Role:
·Contribute to and lead urban design input on masterplanning and strategic development projects
·Prepare vision documents, design frameworks and material in support of outline planning applications
·Work closely with planners, architects, landscape architects and other consultants
·Support project delivery, including exposure to project management and financial aspects
·Communicate design ideas clearly through written, graphic and verbal presentations
Key Requirements:
·Minimum 2 years' UK-based experience in urban design or masterplanning within a planning or design consultancy
·Postgraduate qualification in Urban Design from a UK university (essential)
·Background in architecture is advantageous
·Proven experience in strategic site promotion and outline planning applications
·Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams
·Strong written, verbal and graphic communication skills
·Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and CAD
·Hand drawing skills beneficial
·Eligibility to work in the UK without visa sponsorship
What's on Offer:
·Competitive salary in line with experience and market rates
·Excellent opportunity for career progression and professional development
·Exposure to high-profile and varied projects across England and Wales
·Supportive, collaborative and design-led team culture
·Regular CPD and opportunities to grow your professional network
Benefits:
·25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
·Private medical insurance (single cover)
·Salary sacrifice pension scheme
·Cycle to work scheme
·Discounts on property and financial services
·Support towards relevant professional qualifications
This role is ideal for an ambitious Urban Designer or Senior Urban Designer looking to make a meaningful impact on high-quality placemaking projects.
Apply now to be considered, or get in touch for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
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