Urban Designer - Birmingham

LEAD Careers; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established design studio in Birmingham is seeking an Urban Designer to join their growing team. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Urban Design and strong design skills, with responsibilities including leading projects and managing a team. This role offers an engaging workplace culture and numerous opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Gym facilities on site

Weekly breakfasts

Social events and field trips

Five-a-side football team

Team study trips

Qualifications

• Degree in Urban Design required.
• Strong design and communication skills essential.
• Experience with RIBA stages and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead masterplanning projects around the UK.
• Manage junior staff and client relationships.
• Participate in creative team activities and wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

Conceptual urban design

Landscape design

Masterplanning skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Engagement experience

Collaborative working

Education

Degree in Urban Design

Tools

Adobe Suite

AutoCAD

Job description

Role – Urban Designer

Location – Birmingham

Salary - £DOE

Are you an Urban Designer looking for a fantastic new role in the Midlands?

We are working with a studio based right in the heart of the city next to Birmingham New Street who have a vacancy for a creative Urban Designer or Urban Designer to join the team.

Over the last 15 years the company has grown to nearly 40 people across 2 offices and included landscape architects, ecologists, Urban design and an invaluable graphics and support team.

Their work has included the major city centres, including the design and delivery of city centre public realm, delivery of town centre masterplans and community-led estate regenerations. While landscape architecture is their core industry, they are looking to grow an Urban Design team to work alongside this part of the business and one of the main reasons for this recruitment.

They have a great team culture hosting a range of socials, field trips, events and team days to keep the team motivated and enthused. Ideas are welcome for one off events and opportunities to participate as a team. They’ve hosted pop up pizza nights, bowling and beers, family picnics at some of the parks and greenspaces they’ve created together, and team study trips across the UK. They currently have a five a side football team, golf club and their popular Wednesday walks for a change of scenery and a chat. You can also expect gym facilities on site and included for all staff, and breakfasts three days a week to coincide with core studio days.

Ideally, for whichever level you think is right for you, they need someone with enthusiasm, strong design and communication skills and lead on masterplanning projects and will cover projects around the UK. For a higher tier grade, you´d play a pivotal role within the residential team, whilst managing junior members of staff and maintaining and developing client relationships.

URBAN DESIGNER KEY REQUIREMENTS

• A degree in Urban Design
• Strong conceptual urban design, landscape and masterplanning skills
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Experience of engagement and collaborative working on design projects
• Good experience with all RIBA stages, project running, team leading, and consultant liaison
• Proficiency in the Adobe Suite and AutoCAD
• Experience of working in an environmental design studio
• A full UK driving licence

Employees can freely communicate with their superiors, sharing their ideas and opinions openly, the workplace culture is at the forefront of their mind at all times, and they are conscious that employees' wellbeing is crucial for the growth of the business.

THE NEXT STEP

If you are interested in this Urban Designer role, please click apply and upload your CV, or contact Adam Johnston on 07510919594 to find out what else may be out there.

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