Senior Urban Designer

Benoy Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design services company is seeking a Senior Urban Designer with extensive experience to contribute to innovative projects across the UK and beyond. This role requires an advanced understanding of urban design principles and effective project management skills, offering a dynamic environment for career growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Agile working schedule

22 days annual leave

Private medical/life insurance

Collaborative studio environment

Qualifications

• 8-10 years post qualification experience required.
• Experience in urban development and regeneration projects.
• Strong conceptual and urban strategic thinking needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned masterplanning and urban design projects.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders.
• Champion collaborative environment and innovation.

Skills

Creativity

Collaboration

Project Management

Education

Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture or Landscape Architecture

MA in Urban Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Revit

GIS software

CityEngine

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Job Description

Are you an experienced Senior Masterplanner and Urban Designer with an innovative portfolio? Are you seeking to make a significant contribution to the growth of our studio and a range of UK and global projects?

Job Description

Are you an experienced Senior Masterplanner and Urban Designer with an innovative portfolio? Are you seeking to make a significant contribution to the growth of our studio and a range of UK and global projects?

We are looking for a creative professional with 8-10 years post qualification experience and strong collaborative ethos to join our Masterplanning and Urban Design team.

As a Senior Masterplanner and Urban Designer, you will be responsible for the development of diverse masterplanning, urban design, placemaking and public realm projects across multiple locations in the UK and internationally. Your unique project experience and excellent people management skills will be key to inspire and mentor junior members of our team.

This role requires strong conceptual and urban strategic thinking, as well as in-depth best-practice knowledge and skill in city and regional development, mixed-use and residential masterplanning, urban design guidelines and development frameworks.

What We Are Looking For

• Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture or Landscape Architecture and an MA in Urban Design (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in leading a wide range of projects, including urban development and regeneration, residential-led mixed-use masterplanning, public realm and place-led infrastructural and transport solutions.
• Project experience across the UK, Middle East, The Americas, Asia and Africa.
• A deep interest and curiosity in the process of designing and planning sustainable and vibrant urban environments.
• Passion for design and ability to thrive in a fast-paced working environment requiring you to demonstrate initiative, creativity, integrity and self-sufficiency.
• Result-driven personality, capable of coordinating and leading projects with limited supervision.
• Confidence in presenting to coordinating and liaising with clients and consultants.
• Advanced software skills, and are highly proficient in at least four of the following (Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, Rhino, GIS software, CityEngine)
  
  

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary
• Agile working with the option of three days in the studio and two working from home
• A fun, inclusive and collaborative studio environment with an active calendar of social activities.
• 22 days annual leave with the option to buy more (Pro-rated)
• A range of benefits, including private medical/life insurance and pension
  
  

If this role interests you, read on for details about the role's responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the lead for assigned masterplanning and urban design projects, managing both internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of commissions from concept through to detailed stages.
• Design independently and as part of a wider team, understanding the full complexities of the urban design process requiring to integrate transport, economics, infrastructure, environmental sustainability, etc.
• Champion of Benoy’s values and contribution to a collaborative environment in which innovation is encouraged and best practice shared.
• Build a network across the business and seek leadership opportunities by directing and supporting junior team members.
• Make a positive contribution towards project meetings and client presentations.
• Working understanding of project cost control, fee estimation and project finance, and of how project fees are maximised without threat to client relationship and repeat work.
• Develop a working understanding of business development and marketing across Benoy.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Design Services

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