Senior Urban Designer

Marston Holdings Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Urban Designer to lead transformative projects that enhance urban spaces. This role involves overseeing small to medium-scale initiatives, fostering creativity, and mentoring junior designers. You will collaborate with various professionals to ensure projects are sustainable and inclusive, while also managing budgets and timelines. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to creating vibrant, future-ready places and enjoy a supportive environment that values innovation and teamwork. If you are passionate about urban design and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private health care

Yearly professional membership

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Package

Staff benefits for shopping and travel

Qualifications

• 5+ years of urban design experience with a strong portfolio.
• Chartered membership with a relevant professional body preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of urban design projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for high-quality urban strategies.

Skills

Urban Design

Site Planning

Public Realm Design

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

Master’s degree in Urban Design

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

3D Visualisation Tools

Job description

Senior Urban Designer

Location: London or Slough (Hybrid – 2–3 days in the office)
Full-Time | Salary – Up to £49,999 DOE

Are you an experienced and visionary Senior Urban Designer ready to lead transformational projects? We’re looking for a passionate individual to join our growing team and take charge of small to medium-scale urban design initiatives—from initial concept to construction oversight.

You’ll combine creativity, technical skill, and leadership to deliver people-centred, sustainable, and inclusive urban spaces. Working across multidisciplinary teams, you’ll also support large-scale projects and mentor junior designers to help bring bold ideas to life.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the design and delivery of small to medium urban design projects including public realm enhancements, mixed-use developments, town centre regeneration, and climate-resilient places.
• Contribute to all project stages—site analysis, concept creation, technical delivery (RIBA Stages 3 & 4), stakeholder engagement, and construction oversight.
• Collaborate with architects, planners, engineers, and key stakeholders to develop high-quality urban strategies and designs.
• Produce masterplans, site layouts, design codes, and technical documentation using AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and other relevant tools for 3D modelling and visualisations.
• Present concepts to clients, community groups, and partners to gain support and approvals.
• Ensure compliance with relevant planning policies, design standards, and sustainability best practices.
• Carry out site visits, feasibility studies, and on-site inspections to ensure projects are being delivered to the highest standard.
• Mentor junior team members and line manage up to two staff, supporting their growth and development.
• Stay up to date with trends in urbanism, placemaking, mobility, and climate-adaptive design.

What We’re Looking For:

• A passion for creating vibrant, inclusive, and future-ready places.
• A Master’s degree in Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Chartered membership with a relevant professional body (or working toward it).
• 5+ years of urban design experience, with a strong portfolio of built and conceptual work across a range of project types.
• Confidence in site planning, public realm design, development frameworks, and neighbourhood-scale design.
• Excellent software skills including AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D visualisation tools.
• Strong understanding of planning policy, sustainability frameworks, CDM, and H&S regulations.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, timelines, and resources effectively while delivering top-quality results.
• A collaborative and proactive attitude, with experience leading and mentoring junior designers.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: Up to £49,999 DOE
• Contract: Permanent
• Full time, 37.5 hours per week
• Hybrid – 2/3 days in your local Slough or London office
• Staff benefits designed to suit you, from discounts on high street and online shopping to travel, socialising and wellbeing
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private health care
• Yearly professional membership
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Package, subject to eligibility criteria

If this sounds like the job for you, please apply....

A bit about us:
Project Centre, part of Marston Holdings, is a leading multi-disciplinary design, engineering, and landscape architecture consultancy whose highly talented people are passionate about creating places that are attractive, innovative, sustainable, and safe. Led by a forward-thinking management team we work together in multi-disciplinary teams providing considered and sustainable services and solutions. Our approach to integrated design produces award winning results that have won international recognition.

What’s Next?
If you believe you have the skills and experience required, we’d like to hear from you. To apply please submit your CV and complete your application. Please note we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

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NOTE TO AGENCIES: We will only be accepting direct applications for this role. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral CV.

New starters will be subject to clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and a County Court Judgment check. In addition, the post holder is expected to keep the Company updated if their personal circumstances change.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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