Urban Designer
Posted 6 hours 54 minutes ago by The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited
Urban Designer / Senior Urban Designer
London or Hybrid
Competitive Salary + Benefits
We are working with a leading urban design and master planning consultancy seeking a talented Urban Designer or Senior Urban Designer to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to some of the UK's most exciting regeneration and place making projects - from new neighbourhoods to large-scale urban extensions.
The successful candidate will be a creative and technically confident designer with experience in delivering high-quality, well-considered places. You'll be involved in all stages of the design process - from early concept through to detailed layout design and planning submissions - with opportunities to work closely with clients, communities, and multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities of an urban designer or senior urban designer (depending on experience)
Create design concepts, capacity studies and development frameworks for residential-led and mixed-use schemes
Prepare detailed housing layouts across a range of densities with a strong understanding of placemaking and urban form
Contribute to or lead the production of design guides, design codes and policy documents
Support or manage the preparation of Outline Planning Applications
Participate in and/or lead community consultation and stakeholder engagement
Liaise with clients, local authorities, and consultant teams
Support junior staff or manage day-to-day project delivery, depending on level
Requirements
2+ years of experience as an urban designer or masterplanning (4+ years for senior level)
Excellent CAD skills (Vectorworks preferred, but not essential - other platforms also considered)
Strong design and technical ability with a background in architecture (RIBA Part 1 & 2 and/or Urban Design MA)
Good understanding of building typologies, urban design principles, and the planning process
Experience producing high-quality visualisations, layout plans and supporting materials
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
The Offer
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Flexible/hybrid working options
Friendly and design-focused team culture
Opportunities for progression and continued professional development
If you're an experienced urban designer or senior urban designer and looking to take the next step in your urban design career, or simply looking for a change, we'd love to hear from you!
To apply, please send your CV to or call
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