Urban Designer

Royal Institute of British Architects; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits with a forward-thinking consultancy in Bristol, specializing in urban design and community projects. As an Urban Designer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable and innovative developments while enjoying a competitive salary and generous benefits, including up to 36 days of holiday and a profit-related bonus. This role not only offers the chance to work on impactful projects across various sectors but also promotes a collaborative environment where your skills will shine. If you're passionate about urban design and ready to contribute to meaningful projects, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Profit Related Bonus Scheme

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

7% Employer Pension Contribution

Payment of Professional Fees

25 Days Holiday

Gifted Christmas Leave

Regular Staff Social Events

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of UK project experience in Urban Design.
• Experience in private practice or consultancy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop masterplans from concept to planning applications.
• Lead project management and collaborate with clients.

Skills

Urban Design

Architecture

CAD Software

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Degree in Urban Design

Masters in Architecture

Diploma in Built Environment

Tools

Vector Works

SketchUp

Job description

Urban Designer Job in Bristol

Exciting Urban Designer job in Bristol with a growing consultancy working on residential, renewable energy, and community projects. Enjoy up to 36 days holiday, a profit-related bonus, and a 7% employer pension contribution while shaping meaningful, innovative projects in a team-driven environment.

This well-established development consultancy, with multiple offices across the UK, is known for its commitment to sustainable, community-focused design and planning. Specializing in urban design, planning, and environmental services, they deliver impactful projects across residential, renewable energy, healthcare, and education sectors.

With a strong project pipeline and an excellent benefits package, they are now looking for an Urban Designer to join their team.

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop masterplans for projects of varying sizes, from concept through outline and reserved matters planning applications
• Take a lead role in the management of projects
• Working on large-scale masterplans and residential layout design primarily and other complex projects across various sectors
• Create strategic documents, such as vision statements and design codes, to guide and protect project development.
• Work directly with clients
• Collaborate with the Urbanism team and manage small teams, while also working independently.

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree, Masters, or Diploma in Urban Design, Architecture, or a related field within the Built Environment
• Possess a minimum of 2 years of UK project experience
• Prior experience in private practice, consultancy, or commercial housebuilding; detailed design/RMA experience preferred
• Proficiency in CAD software; knowledge of Vector Works and/or SketchUp is a plus
• Familiarity with local authority guidelines and planning systems
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, with strong communication skills for effective collaboration.

What you get back

• Competitive Salary
• Profit Related Bonus Scheme
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 7% employer pension contribution
• Payment of professional fees
• Hybrid working 2 days remote working offered per week
• 25 days Holiday + gifted Christmas leave + Bank holidays
• Regular staff social events.

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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