Urban Designer

Carrington West; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior or Principal Urban Designer to join its team in Sheffield or Leeds. This role offers the chance to work on high-impact projects, supporting your career growth in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday day off

Private medical insurance

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements

Support for professional growth and career development

Qualifications

• Significant UK-based experience in a design-led planning or architecture environment.
• Experience on residential and mixed-use projects for housebuilders or local authorities.
• Sound understanding of UK planning and urban design principles.

Responsibilities

• Leading and contributing to residential masterplanning and urban regeneration projects.
• Developing strategic concepts and visuals from feasibility to planning.
• Managing a portfolio of projects or supporting larger schemes.

Skills

Design software proficiency (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite)

Creative design flair

Strong attention to detail

Project management ability

Excellent communication skills

Hand drawing/sketching skills

Education

Degree in urban design, architecture, or related discipline

Job description

Senior / Principal Urban Designer
Location: Sheffield or Leeds (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy with exciting growth ambitions is seeking a Senior or Principal Urban Designer to join its expanding Masterplanning & Urban Design team in either Sheffield or Leeds.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced urban design professional who wants to work on high-impact projects and help shape the future of places across the UK, while building a long-term career in a supportive and ambitious team environment.

What's on Offer:
·Competitive salary based on experience
·27 days annual leave + bank holidays + a birthday day off
·Private medical insurance
·Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
·A wide variety of projects including residential-led strategic land, major mixed-use schemes, and regeneration sites
·A forward-thinking and collaborative team culture with approachable senior leadership
·Ongoing support for professional growth and career development

The Role:
As a Senior or Principal Urban Designer, you will take an active role in the delivery of strategic and detailed design solutions across a range of project types. Your responsibilities will include:
·Leading and contributing to residential masterplanning, urban regeneration, and sustainable urban extension projects
·Developing strategic concepts and visualisations from early-stage feasibility through to outline planning
·Managing a portfolio of projects or supporting larger schemes as part of a multidisciplinary team
·Producing high-quality design work, reports, and presentation materials
·Building strong relationships with clients and offering clear, well-structured advice
·Supporting team leadership and contributing to new business development
·Collaborating with colleagues on the delivery of team growth objectives and wider business strategy

About You:
To be successful in this role, you should bring:
·A degree in urban design, architecture, or a related discipline
·Strong UK-based experience in a design-led planning or architecture environment
·Demonstrable experience working on residential and mixed-use projects for housebuilders, developers, or local authorities
·Sound understanding of UK planning and urban design principles
·A creative design flair with the ability to develop concepts from strategic scale through to detailed layouts and public realm design
·Excellent proficiency in design software including AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and Microsoft Office
·Strong hand drawing/sketching skills
·Excellent attention to detail, project management ability, and communication skills

If youre a urban designer looking for a fresh challenge and the chance to play a key role in a growing team, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and portfolio to [e-mail] or pop me a call on 02393 876 054

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