Senior Urban Designer

9B Careers; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture and design practice in London is seeking a senior urban designer to join their team. The role involves collaboration on diverse projects, requiring strong design skills and experience in managing teams. Benefits include shared ownership, competitive salary, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Shared ownership through Employee Ownership Trust

Competitive salary based on experience

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Provision of office and IT equipment

Mentoring and support programmes

Funded professional memberships

Cycle to work scheme

Eyecare voucher scheme

Regular social events

Supportive and friendly work environment

Comprehensive Learning and Development programme

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in architecture and urban design.
• Strong design portfolio and excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with directors on various project scales.
• Manage internal teams and coordinate consultant input.
• Prepare outline and detailed planning applications.

Skills

Collaboration

Client Engagement

Team Management

CAD Drawing

3D Modelling

Sketching

Communication

Planning Applications

Design Codes

Proficiency in Revit

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Our client is seeking a talented, motivated, and committed senior urban designer to join their growing team in London.

An award-winning architecture and design practice operating as an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), our client fosters a collaborative and sustainable studio culture. Their vision is to positively shape every place they engage with by delivering thoughtful, high-quality design solutions. Collaboration is central to their approach and underpins the success of their projects.

In this role, you will work closely with directors and associates on a variety of project scales – from large-scale masterplans and town centre regenerations to sustainable urban extensions and new settlements.

The ideal candidate will have approximately six to eight years of experience in architecture and urban design, supported by a strong design portfolio, excellent communication skills, and proficiency with industry-standard software. This opportunity is ideal for professionals seeking to broaden their expertise and contribute to high-profile, forward-thinking projects.

Key requirements:

• A collaborative approach to design

• Confidence in client-facing environments and public/stakeholder engagement

• Ability to manage internal teams and coordinate consultant input across multiple projects

• Experience across all project scales – from strategic masterplanning to individual plot layouts

• Competence across all aspects of a project, including management, CAD drawing, 3D modelling, sketching, reporting, and presentations

• Strong sketching ability

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience in preparing both outline and detailed planning applications

• Experience in producing design codes

• Proficiency in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite

Benefits include:

• Shared ownership through the Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)

• Competitive salary based on experience

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

• Flexible working arrangements

• Provision of office and IT equipment

• Mentoring and support programmes

• Funded professional memberships

• Cycle to work scheme

• Eyecare voucher scheme

• Regular social events

• Supportive and friendly work environment

• Comprehensive Learning and Development programme