Junior Urban Designer in London)

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

Job summary

A leading practice in classical architecture and contextual urban design is seeking a Junior Urban Designer in London. The role involves assisting in various urban design projects, requiring a degree or master's and up to 3 years of experience. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, CAD proficiency, and a willingness to engage in site analysis and design implementation.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Candidate support and progression

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of professional experience.
• Willingness to assist in site analysis and masterplanning.
• Familiarity with traditional and classical architecture is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in production of sketches, working drawings, and models.
• Attend site visits and help prepare surveys and reports.
• Participate in public/stakeholder meetings as part of masterplan development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Organisational skills

Team player

Education

Degree in Urban Design or Architecture

Master's in Urban Design or Architecture

Tools

CAD systems (e.g., 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