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Senior Urban Designer Job in Tower Hamlets, London An award-winning AJ100 international place making practice of architects and master planners, established 30 years ago, is seeking an experienced Senior Urban Designer to join their team in their London studio.
This renowned practice, undertakes place making projects at every scale, from cities and towns to neighborhoods, streets, and individual buildings. With a passion for collaboration and the creation of sustainable, biodiverse places that engage communities.
The successful Senior Urban Designer will work on high-profile visioning and master planning projects, including urban extensions, large-scale new neighborhoods, and garden villages across the UK. You will lead projects through stages of vision development and master planning to the preparation of design codes, regulatory plans, and proving layouts. This role is an opportunity to be part of a highly collaborative and creative team, where communication and team effort are highly valued.
Role & Responsibilities
Lead on the design and development of high-profile projects, including visioning, masterplanning, and the preparation of design codes and regulatory plans
Manage project teams and build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and local communities
Produce layouts, parameter plans, and land budget plans
Write reports for Design and Access Statements (DAS) and Design Codes
Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of Urban Designers, Architects, and support staff
Represent the practice in client meetings, workshops, and public consultations
Mentor junior team members and contribute to the development of the studio's design ethos.
Required Skills & Experience
Postgraduate qualification in Urban Design is essential
Minimum of 3 years of post-qualified experience within a design practice, specifically on large-scale urban design and masterplanning projects in the UK
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, CAD, and hand-drawing
Experience producing layouts, parameter plans, and land budget plans
Evidence of report writing for Design and Access Statements (DAS) and Design Codes (Design Code experience is beneficial but not essential)
Experience in residential-led, mixed-use projects and large-scale master plans
Strong written, verbal, and graphic communication skills
Proven ability to manage project teams and collaborate effectively with clients and consultants
An architectural background is advantageous but not mandatory.
What you get back
Salary of 40,000 - 48,000 per annum (depending on experience)
25 days holiday plus 3 additional days at Christmas
Payment of professional subscriptions
Annual team trips
Performance-related bonus
Flexible working hours
Health insurance and life assurance
Annual summer and Christmas parties
Social events throughout the year
Please note this role is fully office based.
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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Referral
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Senior Urban Designer Job in Tower Hamlets, London - Your Architecture Recruitment Specialists (Recruiter: John Watson Job Ref:15024 )
