Associate Urban Designer

Cross Works; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cross Works in London is seeking an Associate Urban Designer to join a fast-paced design team. The role focuses on leading multiple design projects, mentoring staff, and delivering high-quality urban design outcomes while reporting to the Senior Associate Director.

The ideal candidate has ten years of professional experience in architecture or urban design, exceptional design skills, and strong client management abilities, with travel for key meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Architect or urban designer with at least ten years of professional experience
• Exceptional design skills with experience in large-scale international projects
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
• Excellent client management and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Proficiency in Rhino; knowledge of AutoCAD, GIS, SketchUp a plus
• Excellent English language skills

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple design projects concurrently and report to the Senior Associate Director
• Oversee design teams and coordinate with consultants across geographies
• Develop design concepts and present to clients with strong communication
• Support directors with resource planning and potential business development
• Travel nationally and internationally for project meetings and site visits

Skills

Urban design

Project leadership

Client management

Mentoring

Communication

Travel willingness

Rhino

AutoCAD

GIS

SketchUp

English language

Tools

Rhino

AutoCAD

GIS

SketchUp

Job description

Cross Works is looking for an Associate Urban Designer to join its team in London.

We are on the lookout for a talented design team lead with excellent project and team management skills and very strong design capabilities. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced creative environment and is able to work across and lead multiple design projects simultaneously, reporting up to their Senior Associate Director on a daily basis.

We're a friendly, enthusiastic and highly motivated collective, growing in order to meet increased demand across a variety of sectors and geographies. We're currently working on a number of projects internationally, spanning a diverse range of typologies and scales, from mixed-use architectural projects through to large-scale / city-wide masterplanning schemes and megaprojects, to technology initiatives in the built environment.

The following knowledge, capabilities and experience will be required in order to be shortlisted for interview. Please read carefully prior to applying to ensure it's a role you would be fit for :

• Architect or urban designer with a minimum of ten years of demonstrable professional experience (i.e. in practice) in architecture and/or urban design
• Exceptional design skills with experience in the management of large-scale international projects and a passion for cities and urban design
• A client-focused problem solver with a propensity to work with clients to curate solutions that meet specific project requirements
• Excellent project lead with team leadership and mentoring skills
• Project task delegation skills and the ability to comfortably run multiple projects concurrently
• Strong presentation and client management abilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and an ability to collaborate effectively with wider project teams and consultants
• Ability / interest in supporting directors with resource planning, business development & marketing activities when required
• Comfortable with travel nationally & internationally for key project meetings, site visits & presentations as / when required
• Please note that in-depth knowledge of and the ability to use 3D software are essential for this role. Proficiency in Rhino is absolutely essential, whilst a working knowledge of wider software packages including AutoCAD / GIS / SketchUp is preferred. Those without this knowledge need not apply for this role
• Strong command of the English language (both written and spoken English are required); Additional languages are also useful, so please list these in your CV

We offer a generous salary and benefits (dependent on experience and capabilities).

This position will require working in an office environment five days a week in London. Eligibility to work in the UK is required. Please mention if sponsorship is required in your application.

We are an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all those who fulfil the job description and eligibility requirements above, regardless of sex, gender, orientation, nationality, ethnicity or age.