Junior Urban Designer

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

Job summary

A leading design studio in London is seeking a Junior Urban Designer to support urban design and masterplanning projects. This entry-level role offers coordinated mentorship and training, while contributing to impactful designs in a collaborative environment. Graduates in Urban Design or Architecture are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Mentorship and training

Collaborative work environment

Work on high-quality projects

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a degree in Urban Design or Architecture.
• 0-3 years’ experience preferred.
• Eagerness to learn and collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Assist in site analysis and feasibility layout preparation.
• Support production of design codes and planning documents.
• Participate in public exhibitions and stakeholder workshops.

Skills

Communication

CAD knowledge

Hand-drawing ability

Education

Degree or Master’s in Urban Design or Architecture

Tools

ArchiCAD

Job description

Junior Urban Designer
Location: , London
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Are you a recent graduate with a degree in Architecture or Urban Design, passionate about creating thoughtful, community-focused spaces? We are currently working with a highly respected, multidisciplinary design studio to find a Junior Urban Designer to join their growing London-based team.

This is an outstanding opportunity to launch your career in a collaborative studio environment where innovation and tradition work hand in hand. You’ll play an important role in supporting urban design and masterplanning projects across residential and regeneration developments, with the chance to work alongside experienced professionals including directors and team members in London and Winchester.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in site analysis to help maximise development potential

• Contribute to the preparation of feasibility and detailed layouts

• Support the production of design codes, development briefs, and planning documents

• Help prepare design and access statements for planning submissions

• Participate in public exhibitions and stakeholder workshops

• Contribute to CAD drawings, hand sketches, and presentation materials

• Attend site visits and assist in survey-related tasks

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree or Master’s in Urban Design or Architecture

• 0-3 years’ post-graduate experience

• A working knowledge of CAD (preferably ArchiCAD – training available)

• Strong visual, verbal, and written communication skills

• Interest in traditional and classical architecture is a bonus

• Hand-drawing and sketching ability is advantageous

• Eagerness to learn, collaborate, and take initiative in a team environment

Why Apply?

• Join a studio based in a landmark London location

• Work on high-quality urbanism and masterplanning projects

• Receive mentorship and training, including CAD software skills

• Opportunity to grow within a well-established design team

• Work in a collaborative, creative, and supportive environment

If you’re looking to make your mark in urban design and want to be part of a team shaping the future of our built environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Interested?

Contact Sofia Conte [e-mail] or call 01792 957386. 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