Graduate Urban Designer in Cardiff)

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

Job summary

An innovative consultancy is seeking a Graduate Urban Designer to join their dynamic team in Cardiff or Bristol. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates to immerse themselves in urban design, contributing to masterplanning and regeneration projects. You'll collaborate with experienced professionals in a supportive environment that values creativity and teamwork. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a vibrant studio atmosphere, while developing your career with structured growth opportunities. If you're passionate about shaping the future of urban spaces, this is the perfect starting point for your career.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Annual leave above industry standard

Structured career development planning

Regular social events

Team sports

Knowledge-sharing sessions

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or postgraduates in Urban Design or Planning with a design focus.
• Strong interest in placemaking and urban form.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of masterplanning and placemaking projects.
• Work closely with Planning and Landscape Architecture colleagues.

Skills

Urban Design

Placemaking

Communication Skills

Visual Presentation Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Urban Design

Postgraduate Qualification in Urban Design

Degree 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.

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