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Principal Urban Designer Job in Cambridge, East Anglia
Principal Urban Designer job to be a part of a consultancy with an ambitious 3-year growth plan and a robust project pipeline across residential, renewable energy, and community sectors. With a need to expand at all levels - from Intermediate to Principal/ Associate - this Cambridge-based role offers a competitive package (37 days total holiday, profit-related bonus scheme, 7% employer pension contribution) and the chance to shape meaningful projects in a team-driven, innovative environment.
This leading development consultancy has built a strong reputation for sustainable, community-focused design and planning across the UK. With expertise in urban design, planning, and environmental services, they handle impactful projects in sectors like residential, renewable energy, health, and education.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop masterplans for projects of varying sizes, from concept through outline and reserved matters planning applications.
- Take a lead role in the management of projects
- Work on large-scale masterplans and residential layout design primarily and other complex projects across various sectors
- Create strategic documents, such as vision statements and design codes, to guide and protect project development.
- Work directly with clients
- Collaborate with the Urbanism team and manage small teams, while also working independently.
Required Skills & Experience
- Qualifications: Degree, Masters, or Diploma in Urban Design, Architecture, or a related field within the Built Environment.
- Possess a minimum of 4 years of UK project experience
- Prior experience in private practice, consultancy, or commercial housebuilding; detailed design/RMA experience preferred
- Proficiency in CAD software; knowledge of Vector Works and/or SketchUp is a plus
- Familiarity with local authority guidelines and planning systems
- Self-driven, detail-oriented, with strong communication skills for effective collaboration.
What you get back
- Competitive Salary: Available upon enquiry
- Profit Related Bonus Scheme
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance
- 7% employer pension contribution
- Payment of professional fees
- Hybrid working 2 days remote working offered per week
- Additional Christmas leave
- Regular staff social events.
Apply
If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.
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PrincipalUrban Designer Job in Cambridge, East Anglia - Your Architecture Recruitment Specialists (Recruiter: Daniel Pearce Job Ref:14954)
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