Senior Urban Designer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global design practice is seeking a Senior Urban Designer in their London studio. You will be responsible for generating concepts and delivering masterplans across Europe and Asia, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have a professional degree in Architecture or Landscape, a Master's in Urban Design, and significant experience in urban design projects, preferably within the Middle East. Excellent communication skills are essential.

Benefits

Inclusive culture

Employee ownership

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of post-qualification experience in large-scale urban design projects.
• Fluent in English, conversational Arabic is a plus.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for concept generation and delivery of large-scale masterplans.
• Collaborate with placemaking and architectural designers.
• Present and communicate design concepts to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong concept design

Masterplanning skills

Visualisation skills

Proficient in Rhino

Proficient in Adobe Suite

Project coordination

Education

Professional degree in Architecture or Landscape

Masters in Urban Design

Tools

Rhino

Adobe Suite

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As a Senior Urban Designer, you will be based in our London design studio and you will be responsible for concept generation and delivery of a number of large-scale masterplans in the Middle East, Europe and Asia. You will report to our Head of Urban Design and work closely with our placemaking and architectural designers.

Design & Technical Skills

• Strong concept design, masterplanning, and visualisation skills.
• Good understanding of urban design principles, CMP and DMP processes.
• Proficient in Rhino (Grasshopper a plus) and Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Able to prepare and develop high-quality drawings, models, and reports.
• Confident in presenting and communicating design concepts to clients, stakeholders, and public officials.
• Ability to manage project coordination and organise sub-consultants.
• Experience mentoring and supporting junior team members.
• Skilled in project coordination, managing sub-consultants, and meeting tight deadlines.
• A flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working
• Highly organised, proactive, and self-motivated.
• Flexible, adaptable, and positive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Experience & Qualifications:

• A professional degree in Architecture or Landscape with a Masters in Urban Design
• 5-8+ years post-qualification experience working on medium and/or large-scale urban design/master planning projects (project experience from the Middle East is a plus)
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in English - spoken and written (Arabic is a plus)
• Strong ability with Rhino and Adobe Suite (Grasshopper is a plus)

About us:

Broadway Malyan is a global architecture, urbanism and design practice dedicated to creating cities, buildings and places that will provide a lasting legacy. Through a shared design ethos, we work together to create places with a strong sense of identity where people and communities want to live, learn, shop, work and relax. Our collaborative approach to integrated sustainable design has enabled us to deliver award-winning projects at all scales across the world. Every project, from a strategic city plan to the craftmanship of a balustrade, reflects our passion for quality design and place-making.

As an employee-owned practice, we are able to create an inclusive culture where everyone has a strong sense of engagement and shared responsibility in the future of our business. We are committed to investing and inspiring our people, so we can attract and retain the best talent to strengthen our reputation as both a design practice and an employer of choice.

If you have the talent and passion and want to draw your inspiration from working within a community of active minds, it is likely that we have a place for you at Broadway Malyan.