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Associate Urban Designer

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Reference #: 23032_1755598714
Location: Central London, London
Salary: £48000 - £52000 per annum
Benefits: + pension, flexi working
Sector: Planning & Design
Type: Permanent
Posted On: 19/08/2025

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a skilled and creative Urban Designer (Associate level) to join their collaborative Design Team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who cares about shaping places that work for people, enjoys solving design challenges, and wants to make a meaningful contribution to the built environment.

The Design Team is made up of passionate Urban Designers from a range of backgrounds and levels of experience, united by a commitment to creating beautiful, inclusive and sustainable places.

The practice works across a wide variety of projects and sectors - from residential and mixed-use developments to employment-led schemes, regeneration areas, and renewable energy projects. Projects range from large strategic masterplans to locally focused schemes, collaborating with clients including developers, land promoters and landowners.

Whatever the scale or stage of a project, the team applies creative thinking, technical rigour, and a people-first approach to placemaking.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Urban Designer will:

  • Take a leading role in the design and delivery of projects
  • Contribute to the growth of the portfolio and strengthen client relationships
  • Work in a supportive, creative, and collaborative environment
  • Help shape the future direction of the Design Team
  • Influence real-world change while developing their career in a role that offers variety, responsibility, and support

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about urban design, confident working with clients and teams, and motivated to deliver high-quality outcomes. They will bring:

  • A relevant postgraduate design qualification, or a strong interest in Urban Design/Masterplanning with another qualification (Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Town Planning)
  • UK-based consultancy experience in Urban Design and Masterplanning, working on residential, mixed-use, or employment projects for national housebuilders, land promoters or developers
  • A good working knowledge of current urban design and placemaking considerations in the UK
  • Strong creative design flair - from big-picture strategic thinking to detailed design considerations
  • Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills
  • Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), or working towards chartership; OR Recognised Practitioner in Urban Design (or willingness to become one)

Skills & Tools

  • Competence in Adobe Creative Cloud, AutoCAD, and SketchUp (Vectorworks and QGIS desirable)
  • Confidence in hand drawing and sketching (desirable)
  • Ability to lead projects and collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
  • A commitment to continuous professional development
  • Proof of right to work in the UK (essential)

What's on Offer

  • A creative and inclusive workplace that values collaboration and innovation
  • Opportunities to work on diverse, high-profile projects that shape real communities
  • Support for career growth and development
  • A chance to play an active role in shaping the future of the Design Team
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