Graduate Urban Designer

TipTopJob; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established design-focused consultancy is seeking a Graduate Urban Designer to join their dynamic team in Cardiff. This exciting role offers recent graduates the chance to work on innovative urban design projects, collaborating closely with experts in planning and landscape architecture. With a vibrant studio environment and a commitment to flexible working arrangements, this firm champions creativity and professional growth. You'll receive comprehensive training in design software and have opportunities for career progression, including potential future business ownership. Join a supportive team that values collaboration and creativity in shaping the future of towns and cities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Annual leave above industry standard

Structured career development planning

Regular social events

Team sports

Knowledge-sharing sessions

Qualifications

• Recent graduates in Urban Design, Planning, or Architecture are encouraged to apply.
• Strong interest in urban design and placemaking is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support masterplanning and placemaking projects with experienced practitioners.
• Contribute creatively to multidisciplinary projects.

Skills

Placemaking

Urban Design

Communication Skills

Visual Presentation Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Urban Design

Postgraduate in Planning

Degree in Architecture

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Illustrator

Vectorworks/CAD

Job description

Location: Cardiff (with opportunities in Bristol)

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, with flexible working and strong benefits

Are you a design-led graduate passionate about shaping the future of towns and cities? We are working on behalf of a dynamic, design-focused consultancy to find a Graduate Urban Designer to join their talented team in Cardiff (or optionally in their Bristol studio). This practice blends urban design, town planning, landscape architecture, and masterplanning to create places people truly feel good about.

This is a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates or postgraduates in Urban Design, Planning with an Urban Design focus, Architecture, who are ready to start their career in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

About The Role

You will become part of a well-established Urban Design team, working closely with Planning and Landscape Architecture colleagues. You'll support a variety of masterplanning, placemaking, and regeneration projects: from big-picture strategy to fine-grain detailing. This is a hands-on role where you'll learn from experienced practitioners while developing your own professional voice.

What We're Looking For

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Urban Design, Planning (with a design focus), Architecture, or a related field.
• A strong interest in placemaking, urban form, and creating places that work for people.
• An enthusiasm to contribute creatively and analytically to multidisciplinary projects.
• Awareness of design software (Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, Vectorworks/CAD), but no prior software experience is necessary: full training will be provided.
• Strong communication and visual presentation skills.
• A team player mindset and a proactive approach to learning and collaboration.

What You'll Get

• A trusting, relaxed, and supportive workplace culture that values creativity and collaboration.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• A stunning Cardiff studio: one of the most vibrant creative workspaces in Wales.
• Annual leave above industry standard.
• Clear and structured career development planning from day one.
• Long-term opportunities for progression, including potential for future business ownership.
• Regular social events, team sports, and knowledge-sharing sessions.

Interested?

Contact Sofia Conte or call. We have many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.