Urban Designer

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning and design consultancy is seeking an Urban Designer / Senior Urban Designer to join their team in the UK. This role involves contributing to large-scale masterplanning projects and leading the design input. Candidates should possess at least 2 years of UK experience and a postgraduate qualification in Urban Design. The role offers a competitive salary, career progression, and the chance to work in a collaborative environment focused on placemaking. Hybrid working options available.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Support towards professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' UK-based experience in urban design or masterplanning within a planning or design consultancy.
• Background in architecture is advantageous.
• Eligibility to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and lead urban design input on masterplanning and strategic development projects.
• Prepare vision documents and design frameworks in support of outline planning applications.
• Work closely with planners, architects, and landscape architects.

Skills

Urban design

Placemaking

Communication skills

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

CAD

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Urban Design from a UK university

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

CAD

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 02393 876 054 or [e-mail]