About this role
Seeking a Senior Urban Designer for a fixed term contract (6 months)
As part of the architectural team, the Senior Urban Designer focuses on developing masterplans for medium- and large-scale projects in the UK and internationally. This role encompasses conceptual and strategic thinking, city-scale and regional Masterplanning, building design, and the production of detailed urban design guidelines and development frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
1. Act as the lead for selected Masterplanning projects, managing both internal and external stakeholders to ensure delivery from concept through to detailed stages.
2. Design independently and as part of a wider team – understanding the full complexities of the urban design process, e.g. transport, economics, infrastructure, design codes and guidelines etc.
3. Build a network across the business and seek leadership opportunities by directing and supporting junior team members.
4. Make a positive contribution towards project meetings and client presentations.
5. Develop a working understanding of cost control, fee charging and project finance, and consider how project fees are maximised without threat to client relationship and repeat work.
Requirements:
6. Degree in urban planning/architecture/landscape architecture and an MA in urban design (or equivalent)
7. Proven experience in leading projects across a wide range of project sectors, including infrastructure/transport, urban regeneration, residential masterplanning and have worked across UK, Middle East, Asia and Africa
8. Advanced software skills, and are highly proficient in at least four of the following (Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, Rhino, GIS software, CityEngine)