Principal Urban Designer | Cambridge, East Anglia | Permanent | Full-time
️ Be part of a consultancy with an ambitious 3-year growth plan and a strong pipeline of projects across residential, renewable energy, and community sectors. This Cambridge-based role offers an exciting opportunity to shape impactful projects within a collaborative and innovative team.
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive Salary (available upon enquiry)
* Profit-related bonus scheme
* Private healthcare and life assurance
* 7% employer pension contribution
* Professional fees covered
* Hybrid working: 2 remote days per week
* 37 days total holiday (including bank holidays and additional Christmas leave)
* Perks: Regular team events and social gatherings
Your Role
* Lead the development of masterplans for diverse projects, from concept through outline and reserved matters planning applications
* Oversee large-scale masterplans and residential layout design, as well as other complex projects
* Create strategic documents, including vision statements and design codes
* Work directly with clients to ensure alignment with project goals
* Collaborate with the Urbanism team and manage small teams, while also working independently
What You’ll Need
* Degree, Masters, or Diploma in Urban Design, Architecture, or a related Built Environment field
* Minimum of 4 years of UK project experience
* Background in private practice, consultancy, or commercial housebuilding (detailed design/RMA experience preferred)
* Proficiency in CAD software; knowledge of Vectorworks and/or SketchUp is a plus
* Familiarity with local authority guidelines and planning systems
* Strong communication skills, detail-oriented, and self-driven
Ready to bring your leadership and design expertise to a consultancy making waves across the UK? Apply now and join a team dedicated to meaningful, sustainable design!