Urban Designer / Senior Urban Designer

LRG; City of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning and design consultancy is seeking an Urban Designer/Senior Urban Designer to join their team in London. The role involves working on masterplanning projects and requires more than 3 years of relevant experience. Candidates should have a postgraduate qualification in urban design and proficiency in design software. The company offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Single cover PMI

Cycle to work scheme

Eyecare vouchers

Staff referrals bonus

Support for professional qualifications

Qualifications

• More than 3 years of UK based experience in urban design.
• Background in architecture is advantageous.
• Eligibility to work in the UK without a visa.

Responsibilities

• Work on a range of projects across England and Wales.
• Production of vision documents and outline planning applications.
• Direct experience of project finances and management.

Skills

Masterplanning projects experience

Excellent written communication

Adobe Creative Suite proficiency

Graphic communication skills

Collaboration with multi-disciplinary consultants

Education

Postgraduate qualification in urban design

Tools

SketchUp

CAD

Job description

Urban Designer / Senior Urban Designer

Location: London/Wokingham/Hybrid

Brand: Boyer

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm

About Us

Boyer, part of the Leaders Romans Group (LRG), is one of the UK’s leading planning and design consultancies. We create vibrant, sustainable places through innovative design and expert planning. Joining us as an Urban Designer or Senior Urban Designer means becoming part of a successful, growing business where your creativity and ideas help shape real projects and future communities.

Job Summary and Key Responsibilities

Our Design Team is currently working on several new settlements and neighbourhoods and is looking to recruit experienced urban designers.

Qualifications

• More than 3 years of UK based experience working on masterplanning projects in similar planning or design practice.
• A post graduate qualification in urban design from a UK based university is essential for this role and a background in architecture will be advantageous.
• Demonstrable experience of strategic site promotion through production of vision documents and outline planning applications in the UK.
• Demonstrable experience of working with multi‑disciplinary consultants on projects.
• Excellent written, verbal and graphic communication.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and CAD.
• Hand drawing skills will be advantageous.
• Eligibility to work in the UK without a work visa.

What We Can Offer You

The role offers a great opportunity for career advancement. You will work as part of the team on a wide range of projects across England and Wales and gain direct experience of project finances and management to advance your career further. The role offers a competitive remuneration package in line with industry standards along with opportunity to grow your professional network, regular CPD opportunities, team quarterly business meetings, collaborative team culture and stimulating project work. We are passionate about placemaking and the ideal candidate will share our passion and demonstrate ambition.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays per annum, increasing by one day per year of service, to a maximum entitlement of 27 days
• Single cover PMI
• Staff discount on property and financial services
• Salary sacrifice pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Staff referrals bonus when introducing new permanent staff to our business
• Support to gain relevant professional qualifications

Equal Opportunities

Boyer are an equal opportunities employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated individual to our team who shares a commitment to excellence in the Real Estate Industry.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology