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Planning/Urban Design Assistant - Reading
Salary: £23,000 to £28,000, depending on experience
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Planning/Urban Design Assistant to join a dynamic architecture practice based in Reading. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about urban design and looking to contribute to innovative residential development projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough research on local and national policy contexts relevant to residential design.
- Characterise neighbourhoods and establish site parameters to inform scheme development.
- Collaborate with clients to understand their overarching goals and aspirations.
- Support the preparation and management of pre-application submissions.
- Assist in the evolution of schemes as they are prepared for planning applications.
- Contribute to the development of Design and Access Statements.
- Prepare supporting materials, including member briefing documents, presentations, and public consultation materials.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Demonstrated ability to research and summarise local policy and guidance for prospective sites.
- Strong written communication skills, with a solid vocabulary in urban design.
- Proficiency in InDesign for document preparation, including basic graphics and layouts.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Unreal Engine would be advantageous as the role develops.
Development Opportunities:
- Candidates will have the chance to enhance their knowledge of InDesign and become familiar with the Adobe suite for creating presentation materials and graphics.
- Opportunities to engage in establishing and advancing design principles for new developments.
This is a full-time office-based role, with potential for some home working after an initial period of 6-9 months.
Interested in this or other roles in Town Planning please do not hesitate to contact Sofia Conte or call . We have many more vacancies available on our website.
This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.
