Senior Urban Designer – Part Time

Thrive Architects Limited; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Urban Designer to shape vibrant communities in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the preparation of masterplans and design strategies while collaborating with a talented team. If you have a passion for urban design and a desire to mentor others, this part-time position could be your next career step. Enjoy a competitive salary, promotion opportunities, and a supportive environment close to major transport links. Join us in making a meaningful impact on urban spaces and communities!

Benefits

Christmas shutdown

Company pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Promotion opportunities

Good CPD programme

Convenient location near transport links

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UK based experience in urban design or architecture.
• Strong communication skills with proficiency in DAS and Design Code documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare masterplans, feasibility studies, and design strategies.
• Manage projects ensuring quality standards and effective client communication.

Skills

UK based experience in architectural or urban design

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Layout and hand drawing skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Mentoring junior team members

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

AutoCAD

Sketchup

Job description

Thrive is looking for a dynamic Senior Urban Designer to join our ever-expanding team based in London. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who has a passion for creating meaningful places and communities. The role includes carrying out and overseeing the preparation of masterplans, feasibility studies and layouts, development briefs, design strategies and design codes. Working with a wider team, this person will manage delegated projects ensuring adherence to quality standards, timescales and effective client communication.

Key Attributes & Skills Needed

• Minimum of 5+ years of UK based experience working in an architectural or urban design practice on residential/mixed-use projects
• Good attention to detail and ability to see the bigger picture
• Good analytical skills
• Proficient communicator both verbally and written, with experience preparing DAS and Design Code documents
• Good Layout & hand drawing skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Proficient in using InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, AutoCAD and/or Sketchup
• Desire to progress and mentor junior members of the team

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (dependant on experience)
• Part time (Preferably working Tues, Weds & Thurs)
• Christmas shutdown
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Promotion opportunities
• Good CPD programme
• Convenient location close to Waterloo train station & Blackfriars Underground