About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Sustrans as part of the Design and Engineering team focusing on the work in the England South Region.
As the Senior Urban Designer, you will join the team of Urban Designer and Engineers to help deliver Sustrans vision for Liveable Cities and Towns, transforming streets, public spaces and Sustrans National Cycle Network creating routes and spaces that encourage people to travel more actively in their day to day lives
As a senior member of the team, you will work with the Urban Designers and Engineers to deliver high quality designs that support that effective delivery of Sustrans programmes and projects. You will be responsible for quality assurance, project management, and external relationships and help build a pipeline of future funding. You will also represent Sustrans at meetings with local authority officers, external clients and finders, as well as liaising with members of the public and consultations.
This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans.
About you
You should have experience of working on a range of design projects, which will include a high level of stakeholder and community engagement and involvement You will also have a proven track record in project management and programme plan management, including risk, and budgetary management.
You will be skilled in the production of technical drawing and specifications for street and public spaces using design software. You will also have proven stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people.
We ask you demonstrate your knowledge of health and safety legislation and practice including application of CDM regulations.
Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.