Urban Designer | Senior Urban Designer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Leeds is seeking an enthusiastic Urban Designer or Senior Urban Designer. The role involves developing design strategies for significant projects, creating presentations, and fostering client relationships, within a supportive and agile work culture.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

An extra day off for your birthday

Qualifications

• Experience in urban design or architectural settings, especially with developers.
• Strong understanding of UK planning context and current urban design issues.
• Ability to work strategically and on detailed design levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop design strategies for large-scale residential projects.
• Lead projects from feasibility to concept design.
• Create visualizations and presentation materials.

Skills

Design strategies

Project management

Client relationships

Creative design solutions

Detail-oriented approach

Education

Bachelor's in Urban Design or Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Urban Designer / Senior Urban Designer
Location: Leeds (Hybrid Working)
£ Competitive + Private Medical + 27 Days Holiday + Bonus Birthday Off

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with a leading multidisciplinary consultancy that’s experiencing exciting growth and is now looking to expand its Masterplanning & Urban Design team in Leeds. They’re seeking an enthusiastic Urban Designer or Senior Urban Designer to play a key role in delivering high-profile projects across the UK.

Why consider this role?

• Competitive salary with a strong benefits package
• Private medical insurance
• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays + an extra day off for your birthday
• Flexible hybrid working based from the Leeds office
• A varied project pipeline including strategic land promotion, regeneration, and major mixed-use sustainable urban extensions
• Supportive, people-first culture with approachable leadership and clear career progression

What you’ll be doing:

• Developing design strategies for large-scale residential and mixed-use schemes across the UK
• Leading or contributing to projects from early feasibility through to concept design and outline planning
• Creating high-quality visualisations, sketches, and presentation materials
• Producing creative, well-researched design solutions
• Supporting and helping lead the team while contributing to business development
• Building strong client relationships and delivering clear, commercial design advice
• Contributing to the team’s strategic growth and long-term success

What you’ll bring:

• UK-based experience in an urban design or architectural setting, ideally working with housebuilders or developers
• A design-related degree (Urban Design, Architecture, or similar)
• Strong grasp of current urban design issues in a UK planning context
• A flair for design, with the ability to work at both strategic and detailed levels
• Proficiency in design software including AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and the MS Office suite
• Hand-drawing and sketching ability is highly desirable
• A detail-oriented approach and strong project management skills

Agile Working & Culture

My client fully supports agile working and values outcomes over location. They offer the flexibility to balance office and home working in a way that suits you and the team.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to join a vibrant and growing business with a genuine commitment to quality design and long-term placemaking.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792 362 010 or [e-mail]