Join Our Team: Urban Designer

Due to an increase in our team’s secured workload, an experienced and creative urban designer is sought to join our Manchester studio.

Key Responsibilities

Urban Green is seeking a talented and experienced urban designer to join our multi-disciplinary team, in response to an increase in secured contracts. Our current portfolio includes a wide variety of projects and clients particularly in the housing and urban regeneration sectors.

You will lead all urban design related matters; interpreting client briefs, adopting creative design solutions and adding value. You will have proven project management and delivery experience, with strong client/stakeholder engagement skills. You will draw upon a strong working knowledge of the planning system and UK design standards.

Essential Requirements

• Post-graduate qualification in urban design with a background in architecture, landscape architecture or planning (or have significant relevant experience in the field of planning / urban design experience in lieu of a professional qualification);
• 5 years’ minimum urban design experience having delivered projects at various scales/sectors;
• Lead on urban design related matters;
• Experience of stakeholder consultation;
• Ability to interpret briefs and develop strong concepts;
• Ability to innovate, provide solutions and add value;
• Deliver design excellence and design flair;
• Strong working knowledge of the planning system and UK design standards;
• Excellent illustrative and presentation skills;
• Excellent report writing and verbal communication skills;
• Self-motivated with excellent organisational and time management skills;
• Friendly and creative team player, and open to sharing ideas;
• Ability to work under pressure to meet project deadlines;
• Flexibility and willingness to work across a range of projects;
• Excellent CAD (2D and 3D), Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp skills; and
• Assist in business development activities and fee proposals relating to urban design as required.

Urban Green offers a competitive rewards and benefits package, access to a range of individual and professional development opportunities and the guarantee of an engaging and supportive working environment. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

How to Apply

Please send a bespoke and compelling covering letter and CV/portfolio, clearly demonstrating examples of regeneration and urban/suburban masterplanning by email to hello@weareurbangreen.co.uk. No postal copies. No agencies.

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