Job Description
Job Title: Urban Designer
Location: Camden, London (Hybrid working)
Salary: Circa £44,000 (depending on experience)
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days in the office (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday)
Overview
We are seeking a creative and motivated Urban Designer to join our clients London studio, based in Camden. This is an excellent opportunity for an intermediate-level or newly qualified Urban Designer to work closely with senior leadership on a range of residential and mixed-use developments, supporting projects from early feasibility through to planning.
You will work in a collaborative team of approximately 22 people specialises in delivering high-quality, design-led development proposals, with a strong focus on residential layouts, placemaking, and planning strategy.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare urban design proposals to support outline and detailed planning applications
* Produce residential masterplans, site layouts, and development frameworks
* Support feasibility studies and early-stage development appraisals
* Contribute to the design and evolution of residential-led and mixed-use schemes
* Assist in the preparation of presentation material, design reports, and planning documentation
* Attend client, design team, and planning meetings, supporting project coordination
* Work closely with senior urban designers and directors, contributing to project delivery and design development
* Support placemaking strategies, ensuring schemes respond to context and planning policy
Requirements
Essential:
* Degree in Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or related discipline
* Relevant professional experience in an urban design role
* Experience preparing residential layouts and masterplans
* Understanding of the UK planning system and development process
* Strong design, graphic, and presentation skills
* Proficiency in relevant design software (AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp or similar)
* Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable:
* Chartered status (or working towards chartership) in a relevant professional body (RTPI, RIBA, or Landscape Institute)
* Experience supporting outline planning applications and feasibility studies
* Experience working with housebuilders or planning-led consultancies
What We Offer
* Competitive salary circa £44,000 (depending on experience)
* Hybrid working model
* Collaborative and supportive studio environment
* Direct exposure to senior leadership and project decision-making
* Opportunity to work on residential-led masterplanning and placemaking projects
* Clear progression and professional development support