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Assistant Urban Designer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG31 4UR

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • My client, a renowned multidisciplinary firm in Berkshire, is seeking an Assistant Urban Designer to join their team.
  • The position involves collaborating on masterplanning projects, preparing design proposals, and conducting site appraisals.
  • Candidates should have strong written communication skills and a basic knowledge of InDesign, with a salary that is highly competitive.
  • The role offers 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, along with a strong benefits package and opportunities for career progression.
  • A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in urban design is preferred for applicants.

The Company

My client, a renowned multidisciplinary firm specializing in architecture, planning, and urban design, is looking for an Assistant Urban Designer to join the team in Berkshire. With a reputation for delivering innovative, people-centric solutions, we work on a wide range of projects, from residential and commercial developments to strategic masterplans.

The Position as an Urban Designer

  • Collaborate with senior designers on masterplanning and urban regeneration projects.
  • Support the preparation of concept designs, layout plans, and detailed urban design proposals.
  • Assist in preparing design and access statements, reports, and visual presentations.
  • Conduct site appraisals and contribute to design workshops with clients and stakeholders.
  • Stay informed of local planning policies and design standards to ensure compliance.

What is on offer for an Urban Designer?

  • Attractive highly competitive salaries
  • Strong benefits package
  • 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holiday
  • Excellent working environment with flexible working schedule
  • Excellent reputation in the market as being a good employer and providing opportunities for career progression

Essential Criteria for the candidate as an Urban Designer

Some skills will be needed from day one:

  • Ability to research local policies and guidelines for prospective sites and provide clear summaries for the design team and clients.
  • Strong written communication skills with a good understanding of urban design terminology.
  • Basic knowledge of InDesign to create documents and add simple graphics and layouts.

Other skills will develop with training:

  • Building a deeper understanding of InDesign (this is essential).
  • Learning to use the Adobe Suite for presentations and graphics.
  • Gaining more responsibility in shaping and developing design principles for new projects.

They also use AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Unreal in the office, so any experience with these tools is a plus as the role evolves.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with Urban Designers ASAP, so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Tamzin Warren-Vimpany on or at .

This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.