We are delighted to present an exciting and challenging opportunity for a flexible, talented Senior Masterplanner/Urban Designer to join a prestigious organisation on a permanent basis at their head office in Coventry.
The Role
In this position you will:
1. Work on a variety of UK projects - predominantly medium, large, and very large scale residential and mixed-use masterplans and housing layouts for both public and private sector developments.
2. Serve as the day-to-day contact for key project stakeholders.
3. Manage significant, high-profile projects by leading multi-disciplinary teams, including an in-house landscape team.
4. Prepare tender submissions, bids, and attend or present at project interviews.
5. Lead project teams, ensuring that each phase runs smoothly and meets quality standards.
6. Conduct site, context, and character appraisals to inform the design process for new developments.
7. Develop masterplan drawings, design strategies, and detailed illustrations that support core design principles.
8. Produce comprehensive Design Codes and Design and Access Statements featuring both written and graphic elements.
9. Collaborate with local communities and stakeholders through design workshops and public exhibitions.
Desired Skills and Experience:
1. To excel in this role you will ideally have:
2. A postgraduate diploma or Master's in Urban Design, preferably built on an undergraduate degree in Architecture. Candidates with a Planning background should be able to demonstrate a high level of skill in delivering detailed masterplans and layouts.
3. Alternatively, candidates with less formal qualifications but an excellent track record and strong portfolio will be considered.
4. Experience working on UK residential and mixed-use development masterplans, either within Urban Design or in a detailed layout capacity.
5. A robust design background gained within a consultancy environment.
6. Proven project management skills, with experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
7. A solid understanding of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, with the ability to develop detailed codes and 3D briefs.
8. Excellent written communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, coupled with a genuine interest in community engagement.
9. A keen insight into business development and an understanding of project stakeholder needs within the residential sector.
10. The ability to produce high-quality hand-drawn sketches, demonstrating a strong eye for detail.
Qualifications:
1. RIBA-qualified with an Urban Design Master's/PG Dip or a Bachelors in Architecture with an Urban Design Master's/PG Dip or RTPI-qualified with an Urban Design Master's/PG Dip.
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