Associate Masterplanner / Urban Designer

IDP; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Senior Masterplanner/Urban Designer to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead significant projects and engage with clients and communities alike. You'll be at the forefront of creating innovative masterplans and housing layouts, ensuring that design principles are met while fostering collaboration among teams. With a strong emphasis on staff development and a friendly work environment, this position is perfect for those who are passionate about urban design and looking to make a meaningful impact in the field.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance & Pension Scheme

Car Allowance

Company Laptop

On-site Parking

Volunteering Days

30 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays

Social Events & Networking

Qualifications

• Experience in UK residential and mixed-use development masterplans.
• Strong design background with project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams on high-profile projects.
• Prepare tender submissions and engage with local communities.

Skills

Project Management

Urban Design

Client Engagement

Design Code Development

Community Engagement

Presentation Skills

Education

Urban Design PG Dip

Bachelor in Architecture

Planning Undergraduate Degree

Job description

// Urban Design & Masterplanning

// Coventry - Head Office

Description

About IDP

IDP is an award-winning multi-disciplinary design practice based in the Midlands. We have a strong reputation for successfully delivering regeneration and masterplan projects, guided by our ethos: placemaking for life.

Why work with us?

We pride ourselves on being a friendly, collaborative practice with an open working environment. We emphasize creating a positive environment for staff development.

About The Role

IDP offers an exciting and challenging opportunity for a flexible, talented Senior Masterplanner/Urban Designer to join our Central office on a permanent basis.

Requirements

1. Experience working on a variety of UK projects, mainly medium to very large-scale residential and mixed-use masterplans and housing layouts for public and private sector clients.
2. Acting as the primary contact for clients on existing projects.
3. Project managing significant, high-profile projects, leading multi-disciplinary teams including our in-house landscape team.
4. Preparing tender submissions, bids, and participating in project interviews and presentations.
5. Leading project teams effectively.
6. Conducting site, context, and character appraisals to inform design decisions.
7. Developing masterplan drawings, design strategies, and detailed illustrations to support design principles.
8. Producing comprehensive Design Codes and Design and Access Statements, including written and graphic outputs.
9. Engaging with local communities and stakeholders through collaborative workshops and public exhibitions.

Desired Skills And Experience

1. An Urban Design PG Dip or Masters; ideally with an undergraduate degree in Architecture. Candidates with a Planning undergraduate degree should demonstrate a high skill level in detailed masterplan and layout delivery. Less formal qualifications may be considered with an excellent track record and a strong portfolio.
2. Experience working on UK residential and mixed-use development masterplans in an Urban Design or detailed layout role.
3. Strong design background within a consultancy environment.
4. Project management skills and experience on complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
5. Understanding of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, with the ability to develop detailed codes and 3D briefs.
6. Excellent written communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with an interest in community engagement.
7. An understanding of business development and client needs in the residential sector.
8. Ability to produce high-quality hand drawings and a keen eye for detail.

Qualifications

RIBA + Urban Design Masters / PG Dip; Bachelors in Architecture + Urban Design Masters / PG Dip; RTPI + Urban Design Masters / PG Dip.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance & Pension Scheme
• Car allowance
• Company laptop
• On-site parking
• Volunteering days
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Social events & networking

To apply, simply email us using the link below.