Urban Designer

Hunter Dunning; London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Urban Designer to join their dynamic London studio. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse placemaking projects, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of architects and urban designers. You will be responsible for producing layouts and managing projects, contributing to innovative designs that shape communities. The firm values creativity and teamwork, providing a supportive environment where your skills can flourish. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the urban design field.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Flexible working

25 Days holiday + Bank holidays

Health insurance

Life assurance

Annual Summer and Christmas parties

Social events throughout the year

Qualifications

• 2 years post-qualified experience in a design practice.
• Experience with UK-based projects and residential-led projects.

Responsibilities

• Producing layouts, parameter plans, and land budget plans.
• Managing projects with supervision, demonstrating quick adaptability.

Skills

Producing layouts

Report writing for Design and Access Statements

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Proficiency in SketchUp

Proficiency in CAD

Hand-drawing skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Architecture or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

CAD

Job description

Urban Designer Job in Tower Hamlets, London

An award-winning AJ100 international place making practice of architects and master planners, established 30 years ago, is seeking an Urban Designer to join their team in their London studio.

This renowned practice, comprising just under 100 people, undertakes placemaking projects at every scale, from cities and towns to neighbourhoods, streets, and individual buildings.

The successful Urban Designer will be integrated into a blended team of Urban Designers and Architects, with support from graphics, visualisation, admin, and IT teams. Although the practice does not have in-house landscape or planning teams, it values collaboration and creative problem-solving, encouraging communication and team effort.

Role & Responsibilities

Producing layouts, parameter plans, and land budget plans
Writing reports for Design and Access Statements (DAS) and Design Codes
Managing projects with supervision, demonstrating the ability to hit the ground running
Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including Architects, Urban Designers, and support staff.
Required Skills & Experience

2 years post-qualified experience within a design practice, specifically working on UK based projects
Experience working on Urban extensions and low-density residential projects would be highly beneficial.
Proficiency in producing layouts, parameter plans, and land budget plans is essential
Evidence of report writing for Design and Access Statements (DAS) and Design Codes (Design Code experience is beneficial but not essential)
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, CAD, and hand-drawing
Experience in residential-led, mixed-use projects and large-scale master plans
An architecture background is preferred but not mandatory.
What you get back

Salary of £34,000 - £38,000
Performance-related bonus
Flexible working
25 Days holiday + Bank holidays
Health insurance & Life assurance
Annual Summer and Christmas parties
Social events throughout the year.