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 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.
Our 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
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Prepare urban design proposals to support outline and detailed planning applications
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Produce residential masterplans, site layouts, and development frameworks
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Support feasibility studies and early-stage development appraisals
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Contribute to the design and evolution of residential-led and mixed-use schemes
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Assist in the preparation of presentation material, design reports, and planning documentation
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Attend client, design team, and planning meetings, supporting project coordination
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Work closely with senior urban designers and directors, contributing to project delivery and design development
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Support placemaking strategies, ensuring schemes respond to context and planning policy
Requirements
Essential:
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Degree in Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or related discipline
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Relevant professional experience in an urban design role
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Experience preparing residential layouts and masterplans
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Understanding of the UK planning system and development process
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Strong design, graphic, and presentation skills
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Proficiency in relevant design software (AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp or similar)
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Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable:
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Chartered status (or working towards chartership) in a relevant professional body (RTPI, RIBA, or Landscape Institute)
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Experience supporting outline planning applications and feasibility studies
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Experience working with housebuilders or planning-led consultancies
What We Offer
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Competitive salary circa �44,000 (depending on experience)
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Hybrid working model
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Collaborative and supportive studio environment
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Direct exposure to senior leadership and project decision-making
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Opportunity to work on residential-led masterplanning and placemaking projects
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Clear progression and professional development support