Main Duties / Accountabilities
1.Providing design guidance and consultancy in connection with Harrows development management function to include pre-application and application advice on key development proposals,including providing written comments, liaising with GLA officers as appropriate
2.Providing regeneration, design, graphical and technical expertise to officers in the design and delivery of intensification opportunities within the Heart of Harrow Opportunity area, including a focus on College Road/Harrow on the Hill station environs, delivering a regeneration programme resulting in over £1bn inward investment in the borough
3.Negotiation with developers to achieved satisfactory proposals within the context of national, strategic and local policies standards and guidelines
4.Coordination of the Harrow Design Review Panel
5.Working with the planning policy team in the continuing development of the spatial vision and regeneration strategies for Harrow
6.Supporting officers in the commissioning and development of masterplans and planning/design briefs for major regeneration sites
7.Liaison with and support for the Policy team in the preparation and review of the Harrow Local Plan
8.Providing training and support to officers and Members in relation to urban design, good public realm, achieving high densities
9.Line management of the junior design officer
10.Undertake site visits in relation to the assessment of development proposals, including active building sites, ensuring necessary risk assessments are undertaken and appropriate site PPE
11.Responsible for Council equipment, including laptop, smart phone and camera.
12.Attendance at the Councils Planning Committee and Major Developments Panel as required
Back to searchPrincipal Urban Design Officer
Hayes Staff Recruitment
Posted 20 days ago, valid for 22 days
Harrow, Greater London HA1 1BH, England
£26.71 per hour
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in urban design or a related field.
- The role offers a salary of £50,000 to £60,000 per year, depending on experience.
- Key responsibilities include providing design guidance for development proposals and coordinating the Harrow Design Review Panel.
- The candidate will also support the planning policy team and provide training to officers and members on urban design principles.
- The position involves a mixture of home and office work, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Start Date: 06/01/2025 - 08/09/2025
36 Hours Per Week
Working Days Monday-Friday 9:00-17:00
Mixture of home and office/onsite client premises
MUST HAVE
- Educated to degree level or equivalent or has the equivalent relevant work experience
RIBA part II as a minimum (or equivalent masters degree)
