Job Description
Urban Designer Job in Tower Hamlets, London\n\nAn award-winning AJ100 international place making practice of architects and master planners, established 30 years ago, is seeking an Urban Designer to join their team in their London studio.\n\nThis renowned practice, comprising just under 100 people, undertakes placemaking projects at every scale, from cities and towns to neighbourhoods, streets, and individual buildings.\n\nThe successful Urban Designer will be integrated into a blended team of Urban Designers and Architects, with support from graphics, visualisation, admin, and IT teams. Although the practice does not have in-house landscape or planning teams, it values collaboration and creative problem-solving, encouraging communication and team effort.\n\nRole & Responsibilities\n\nProducing layouts, parameter plans, and land budget plans\nWriting reports for Design and Access Statements (DAS) and Design Codes\nManaging projects with supervision, demonstrating the ability to hit the ground running\nWork collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including Architects, Urban Designers, and support staff.\nRequired Skills & Experience\n\n2 years post-qualified experience within a design practice, specifically working on UK based projects\nExperience working on Urban extensions and low-density residential projects would be highly beneficial. \nProficiency in producing layouts, parameter plans, and land budget plans is essential\nEvidence of report writing for Design and Access Statements (DAS) and Design Codes (Design Code experience is beneficial but not essential)\nProficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, CAD, and hand-drawing\nExperience in residential-led, mixed-use projects and large-scale master plans\nAn architecture background is preferred but not mandatory.\nWhat you get back\n\nSalary of £34,000 - £38,000\nPerformance-related bonus\nFlexible working\n25 Days holiday + Bank holidays\nHealth insurance & Life assurance\nAnnual Summer and Christmas parties\nSocial events throughout the year