Urban Design Officer: Major Projects & Heritage (Hybrid)

South East Employers; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Winchester seeks an Urban Design Officer to join the Historic Environment Team. The role involves providing design advice for planning applications, shaping masterplans, and supporting sustainable development projects. Candidates should possess a qualification in urban design or related fields and ideally have experience in historic conservation. The position allows for hybrid working and offers various employee benefits including paid healthcare and professional memberships.

Benefits

Hybrid working pattern

Free parking across the district

Paid private healthcare

Paid membership fees to professional body

Local Government pension scheme with employer contributions

Wellbeing support programmes

Discounted public transport and bus travel

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Several years’ experience in design for major development projects.
• Experience working with stakeholders in urban and community contexts.
• Ability to negotiate and advocate for high-quality design.

Responsibilities

• Provide urban design advice for planning applications and appeals.
• Shape the development of masterplans for significant projects.
• Advise elected members during committee meetings.

Skills

Urban design

Collaboration

Plan advocacy

Education

Qualification in urban design, architecture or town planning

Experience in historic building conservation

Job description

A local government authority in Winchester seeks an Urban Design Officer to join the Historic Environment Team. The role involves providing design advice for planning applications, shaping masterplans, and supporting sustainable development projects. Candidates should possess a qualification in urban design or related fields and ideally have experience in historic conservation. The position allows for hybrid working and offers various employee benefits including paid healthcare and professional memberships.