Graduate Urban Designer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consultancy is seeking a Graduate Urban Designer to join their vibrant team in Cardiff. This role offers a unique chance for design-led graduates to immerse themselves in urban design, planning, and landscape architecture. You will work on impactful projects that shape communities, learning from seasoned professionals in a supportive environment. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, a stunning workspace, and a culture that values creativity and collaboration. If you're ready to kickstart your career in urban design, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Annual leave above industry standard

Structured career development

Regular social events

Team sports

Knowledge-sharing sessions

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or postgraduates in Urban Design or Planning are encouraged to apply.
• Strong interest in urban form and creating functional places is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support masterplanning and placemaking projects from strategy to detailing.
• Collaborate with Planning and Landscape Architecture teams.

Skills

Placemaking

Urban Design

Communication Skills

Visual Presentation Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Urban Design

Postgraduate Qualification in Planning

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Illustrator

Vectorworks/CAD

Job description

Graduate Urban Designer
Location: Cardiff or Bristol

Are you a design-led graduate passionate about shaping the future of towns and cities? We’re 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 Urban Design focus, 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), 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).
• 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 [e-mail] or call 01792362010. We have many more vacancies available on our website.