Senior Urban Designer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary design practice in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Urban Designer to join their Bristol or Cardiff office. The role involves leading urban design projects, supporting junior staff, and working with high-profile clients on innovative solutions across various sectors. The successful candidate will benefit from a salary of £40,000–£45,000, hybrid working arrangements, and a range of employee benefits including healthcare and professional fees coverage.

Benefits

23 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays

Annual bonus schemes

Healthcare benefits

Pension scheme

Bike-to-work scheme

Professional fees covered

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience within a practice environment.
• Strong design focus with a portfolio demonstrating design expertise.
• Ability to commute to either the Bristol or Cardiff office.

Responsibilities

• Producing urban design concepts supported by clear design rationales.
• Leading projects and running meetings with high-profile clients.
• Mentoring and supporting junior staff.

Skills

Design flair

Urban design expertise

Client-facing skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Architecture, Planning, or Urban Design

Job description

Job Profile - Senior Urban Designer - EJ45168

Location - Cardiff / Bristol Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

Bennett and Game are pleased to represent a well-established, employee-owned multidisciplinary practice seeking an ambitious Senior Urban Designer to join their growing team in either the Bristol or Cardiff office. The practice comprises specialist teams in planning, urban design, and landscape architecture, delivering high-quality, innovative solutions across Residential, Education, Heritage, and Commercial sectors.

As part of the Planning and Urban Design team, the successful candidate will work directly with high-profile clients, leading projects, running meetings, and supporting junior staff. The practice takes pride in the quality of its work and the impact it delivers and is seeking an individual with a strong eye for detail, creativity, and excellent design judgement.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Senior Urban Designer to join an employee-focused, design-led practice where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference.

Senior Urban Designer Position Overview

• Producing urban design concepts supported by clear design rationales.
• Considering technical, planning, and site constraints in all proposals.
• Producing detailed masterplan and layout drawings.
• Undertaking client meetings and liaising with stakeholders.
• Working independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Supporting, mentoring, and overseeing junior staff.
• Engaging with clients and design teams across sectors including Residential, Leisure, Education, Healthcare, and Retail.

Senior Urban Designer Position Requirements

• Degree in Architecture, Planning, or Urban Design.
• Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience within a practice environment.
• Strong design focus with a portfolio demonstrating design flair and urban design expertise.
• Experience leading projects and project-running responsibilities.
• Confident client-facing skills.
• Ability to commute to either the Bristol or Cardiff office.

Senior Urban Designer Position Remuneration

• Competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £45,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• 23 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown.
• Annual bonus schemes.
• Healthcare benefits.
• Pension scheme.
• Bike-to-work scheme.
• Professional fees covered.
• Opportunity to be part of an employee-owned practice with a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture.

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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