Great places do not happen by accident — they are shaped by urban designers who balance density, connectivity, character and community to create environments where people genuinely want to live and work.

At Architecture Social, we partner with multidisciplinary design practices, planning consultancies, local authorities and development teams across the UK who commission masterplanning and placemaking work at every scale. We are regularly briefed on opportunities spanning residential-led developments, town centre regeneration schemes, new communities and strategic growth areas. When our clients need talented urban designers with a flair for placemaking, we want your name at the top of our list.

What Our Clients Typically Ask For:

• Urban designers who can develop masterplan concepts, urban design strategies and compelling spatial frameworks
• Professionals experienced in producing parameter plans, design codes and regulating plans for outline and detailed planning applications
• Strong site analysis skills including movement studies, character assessments and landscape appraisals
• Experience leading public consultation events, design review panels and stakeholder engagement workshops
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines with landscape architects, transport planners and sustainability consultants
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and GIS mapping tools
• Experience with Design Council reviews and securing planning permissions for major schemes would be highly valued

If your urban design work creates places that are vibrant, sustainable and genuinely loved by the communities they serve, we want to hear from you.

Why Register With Architecture Social

Registering with Architecture Social means you will be among the first urban designers we contact when masterplanning and placemaking opportunities arise across our client network. We work closely with practices and consultancies to understand the scale, complexity and ambition of their placemaking projects, so we can align your experience and design philosophy with the studios that share your vision. Our approach is personal and confidential — we take the time to understand your portfolio, career ambitions and the types of projects that excite you so that when the right opportunity surfaces, we are ready to make the introduction on your behalf. You will benefit from early access to roles that may never be publicly advertised, along with dedicated support throughout the entire process.

How to Apply

Submit your CV and portfolio showcasing your masterplanning and placemaking work. Once registered, your dedicated consultant will keep you informed and contact you as soon as the ideal opportunity appears. We treat every candidate as a priority — your ability to shape places matters enormously, and we want to ensure you are matched with the practices and projects that will value your talent the most.