Junior Urban Designer

Jak Consultancy; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing urban design firm in London seeks a motivated Junior Urban Designer. Ideal for recent graduates, this role offers hands-on experience in GIS mapping, CAD production, and design coordination within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include supporting GIS workflows, creating spatial databases, and translating design concepts into clear drawings. Salary ranges from £28,000 to £36,000 annually with a hybrid work arrangement, allowing for office and work-from-home flexibility.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or early-career professional.
• Strong GIS and CAD skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in GIS and CAD workflows for masterplanning projects.
• Support creation of spatial databases and graphic visualisations.
• Contribute to site analysis and land use studies.
• Help translate design ideas into CAD drawings.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

GIS skills

CAD skills

Spatial analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Urban Design or related field

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Junior Urban Designer

Sector: Masterplanning, Regeneration, Urban Design

Working Arrangement: Hybrid - 3D office, 2D WFH

Location: London

Salary: £28,000 - £36,000 p.a.

Overview

We are looking for a motivated Junior Geospatial / Masterplanning Assistant to join a growing masterplanning and urban design team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional with strong GIS / CAD skills and an interest in large-scale international planning projects. You will support senior team members in delivering major masterplanning work, gaining hands‑on experience across GIS mapping, CAD production, spatial analysis, and design coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in GIS and CAD workflows for masterplanning projects, ensuring accurate data preparation and mapping.
• Support the creation of spatial databases, baseline mapping, and graphic visualisations.
• Contribute to site analysis, land use studies, and infrastructure mapping using GIS tools.
• Help translate conceptual design ideas into clear CAD drawings and layout plans.
• Work closely with urban designers, planners, architects, and engineers as part of a multidisciplinary team.