Junior Urban Designer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading practice in London is seeking a Junior Urban Designer. The role involves assisting in urban design projects, engaging in site analysis, and supporting the creation of planning applications. The position offers competitive salary and opportunities for career progression within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Candidate support and progression

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of professional experience.
• Awareness of urban form and architectural character analysis.
• Willingness to assist with site visits and surveys.

Responsibilities

• Assist in site analysis and maximizing site potential.
• Help prepare sketches, working drawings, and presentation models.
• Attend public/stakeholder exhibitions and meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Site analysis awareness

Team player

Self-motivated

Well-organised

Education

Degree or master’s in urban design or architecture

Tools

CAD systems

ArchiCAD

Job description

Junior Urban Designer

Location: London

Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a leading practice specialising in classical and traditional architecture, and contextual urban design.

Located across two studios in Winchester and London, they deliver a wide range of award-winning projects including private houses, conservation-led restorations, commercial and public buildings, and the masterplanning of village extensions and major housing developments.

Key Requirements and Competencies:

• Degree or master’s in urban design or architecture.
• 0-3 years of professional experience.
• An awareness of and willingness to assist in site analysis and the ability to maximise site potential.
• An awareness of and willingness to assist in site analysis and the ability to maximise site potential.
• An awareness of urban form and architectural character analysis and an ability to describe this.
• An awareness of and willingness to assist in sketch feasibility and detailed layouts for a variety of residential and regeneration projects.
• An awareness of and willingness to assist in implementation of design guidelines and codes to meet the demands of planning requirements.
• An awareness of and willingness to assist in production of planning development briefs and preparation of Design & Access Statements for planning purposes.
• An awareness of and willingness to assist in production of outline and detailed planning applications and submit same where required.
• Willingness to attend public/stakeholder exhibitions, workshops, and meetings as part of the masterplan development process.
• Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivated and well-organised
• Strong team player who can work in a multi-disciplinary team and is able to take responsibility for own actions.

What does the role involve?

• Working knowledge of CAD systems (ideally ArchiCAD; training will be provided)
• Awareness of masterplanning procedures.
• Familiarity with traditional and classical architecture is advantageous.
• Ability to assist with the preparation of sketches, working drawings, and presentation models.
• Ability to prepare cad drawings for both internal and external use.
• Willingness to refine and revise designs to meet the brief, respond to site context, and accommodate evolving client requirements.
• Willingness to attend site visits to assist with surveys and related meetings.
• Ability to help prepare or commission measured surveys and site reports.
• Ability to participate in internal and external meetings.
• Flexible travel around the UK

What does the role offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Candidate support and progression

If this Junior Urban Designer role is of interest, please contact Joel Bland on [e-mail] or call 01792 365 005 to discuss further!