Urban Designer

Pertemps; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture firm is seeking an Urban Designer to join their London team. The role focuses on creating innovative residential and mixed-use schemes, managing projects, and collaborating with a talented team. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years' experience, relevant qualifications, and strong design skills.

Benefits

21 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Eye care scheme

Employee retail discount scheme

Regular social events

Promotion opportunities

Strong CPD programme

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years’ UK experience in planning or architectural practice.
• Ability to deliver residential or mixed-use schemes.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee urban design and master planning work.
• Manage projects and liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Support a multidisciplinary team and mentor junior designers.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Self-directed Work

Design Understanding

Education

Urban Design qualification (degree or diploma)

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

Location: London (with Hybrid Working Available)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)
Im working with an Architechure Firm looking for anUrban Designer to join theirLondon team.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about designing high-caliber residential and mixed-use schemes alongside a team of forward-thinking designers and planners.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the preparation of conceptual urban design and master planning work, including feasibility studies, development briefs, design strategies, and related documents.
• Manage delegated projects, delivering to deadline while liaising effectively with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Support and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team — mentoring less experienced designers and adding your expertise to collective outcomes.
• Provide realistic, creative, and well-informed design solutions for residential and mixed-use schemes.
• Communicate your ideas through clear and visually compelling documents and presentations.

About You:

• At least 2+ years’ UK experiencewithin a planning or architectural practice, delivering residential or mixed-use schemes alongside national housebuilders or developers.
• Urban Design qualification (degree or diploma) recognized within the industry.
• A keen eye for design and a strong understanding of policy and guidance related to place-making.
• Excellent communication skills — both written and verbal — with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team.
• Ability to work self-directed and as a team member to produce high-caliber output under deadline pressures.
• Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or related software.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• Hybrid-working (with convenient central London location)
• 21 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care scheme
• Employee retail discount scheme
• Modern, collaborative studio
• Regular social events
• Promotion opportunities and a strong CPD programme

To Apply:
Please submit your CV or to find out more, get in touch!