Job Description
Job Title: Urban Designer / Senior Urban DesignerLocation: Birmingham £ Competitive + Private Medical + 27 Days Holiday + Bonus Birthday Off
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with a leading multidisciplinary consultancy that's experiencing exciting growth and is now looking to expand its Masterplanning & Urban Design team in Birmingham. They're seeking an enthusiastic Urban Designer or Senior Urban Designer to play a key role in delivering high-profile projects across the UK.
Why consider this role?
* Competitive salary with a strong benefits package
* Private medical insurance
* 27 days annual leave + bank holidays + an extra day off for your birthday
* Flexible hybrid working based from the Leeds office
* A varied project pipeline including strategic land promotion, regeneration, and major mixed-use sustainable urban extensions
* Supportive, people-first culture with approachable leadership and clear career progression
What you'll be doing:
* Developing design strategies for large-scale residential and mixed-use schemes across the UK
* Leading or contributing to projects from early feasibility through to concept design and outline planning
* Creating high-quality visualisations, sketches, and presentation materials
* Producing creative, well-researched design solutions
* Supporting and helping lead the team while contributing to business development
* Building strong client relationships and delivering clear, commercial design advice
* Contributing to the team's strategic growth and long-term success
What you'll bring:
* UK-based experience in an urban design or architectural setting, ideally working with housebuilders or developers
* A design-related degree (Urban Design, Architecture, or similar)
* Strong grasp of current urban design issues in a UK planning context
* A flair for design, with the ability to work at both strategic and detailed levels
* Proficiency in design software including AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and the MS Office suite
* Hand-drawing and sketching ability is highly desirable
* A detail-oriented approach and strong project management skills
Agile Working & Culture
My client fully supports agile working and values outcomes over location. They offer the flexibility to balance office and home working in a way that suits you and the team.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to join a vibrant and growing business with a genuine commitment to quality design and long-term placemaking.
Interested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or