Urban Designer Opportunity at Leading Design Practice

A distinguished and environmentally conscious design practice in London, renowned for its innovative approach to urban regeneration and masterplanning, is seeking a talented Urban Designer. This position represents a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for creating vibrant and sustainable urban environments. The practice, a certified B Corp known for its collaborative and multidisciplinary approach, offers an exciting role for an individual eager to contribute to a range of significant projects.

Role and Practice Highlights:

• Collaborative Environment: Join a dynamic team focused on town and city centre regeneration and campus masterplanning, working alongside specialists in town planning, landscape design, and various architectural sectors.
• Sustainable Design Leadership: Be part of an employee-owned, carbon-neutral practice that integrates sustainable design solutions across diverse sectors, including healthcare, higher education, mixed-use, and residential projects.
• Professional Growth: With dedicated mentoring, this role offers a pathway to develop leadership skills within a practice committed to career development and community engagement.

Role Description:
You will be instrumental in leading and managing urban design and masterplanning projects of varying scales. This role calls for a proactive individual who can manage both client expectations and broad consultant teams. A deep interest in high-quality placemaking and the ability to navigate the complexities of large-scale urban projects are essential. The successful candidate will exhibit a clear passion for design, a desire to progress within the urban design field, and a commitment to impactful placemaking.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the design and management of diverse urban design and masterplanning projects.
• Collaborating effectively within multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Engaging with clients and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met, with a focus on sustainable and innovative urban design.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience in mixed-use masterplanning and residential-led regeneration projects.
• Strong CAD and 3D modeling skills, with proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with a knack for report writing and conveying complex design strategies.

What We Offer:

• A chance to be part of a forward-thinking, employee-owned company where creativity and innovation are at the heart of everything we do.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including a health cash plan, company pension, and professional subscription support.
• A flexible and hybrid work style, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Join Us:
This role offers an exciting opportunity for a driven Urban Designer to make a significant impact within a leading design practice. If you're passionate about sustainable urban development and ready to take your career to the next level in a vibrant and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply. Let's shape the future of urban spaces together in London.