Junior Urban Designer

Penguin Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design consultancy in Newcastle is seeking a Junior Urban Designer to support design and delivery projects. The role involves creating masterplans, design reports, and high-quality drawings using CAD and Adobe software. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Urban Design or Architecture and possesses strong design skills. Join a collaborative team and receive mentorship for your career development. This is your chance to contribute to sustainable urban solutions.

Benefits

Training and mentorship

Creative working environment

Participation in exciting projects

Qualifications

• Strong design and graphic presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, AutoCAD and/or SketchUp.
• Understanding of UK planning and urban design principles.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of masterplans, layout design and urban analysis.
• Create high-quality drawings, visualisations and diagrams using CAD and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Conduct site and policy research to support design strategy.

Skills

Strong design and graphic presentation skills

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Education

Degree in Urban Design, Architecture or a closely related subject

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

Junior Urban Designer

Location: Newcastle

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a well‑established and design‑led planning and architectural practice in their search for a Junior Urban Designer to join their talented team in Newcastle.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual with a background in architecture, urban design, or a related discipline to work on a wide range of residential, mixed‑use, regeneration and master‑planning projects across the UK.

The Role

As a Junior Urban Designer, you'll be working closely with senior team members to contribute to the design and delivery of projects at all stages, from concept through to detailed layouts and planning submissions. You'll gain experience in shaping placemaking solutions that are functional, sustainable, and contextually sensitive.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support the development of masterplans, layout design and urban analysis
• Assist in the preparation of design reports, frameworks and planning documents
• Create high‑quality drawings, visualisations and diagrams using CAD and Adobe Creative Suite
• Conduct site and policy research to support design strategy
• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants

What We're Looking For

• A degree in Urban Design, Architecture or a closely related subject
• Strong design and graphic presentation skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, AutoCAD and/or SketchUp
• An understanding of UK planning and urban design principles
• A proactive mindset and eagerness to learn and grow within a supportive team

Why Join?

• Work with a respected consultancy known for its collaborative culture and strong design ethos
• Get involved in exciting development and regeneration schemes
• Access training and mentorship to support your long‑term career progression
• Enjoy a supportive and creative working environment in the heart of Newcastle

If you're passionate about designing better places and looking to launch or grow your career in urban design, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment for more details and to apply.

Closes: Jan 4th 2026