Urban Designer
Salary/Rate:£40,000 - £50,000 per annum
Job Type:Hybrid
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:London
County:London
Sector:Land and Planning
Job ref:JN -062025-83864_1750261891
Post Date:18. 06. 2025
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Meet Our Recruiter
About the Role
The Opportunity:
A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking an experienced Urban Designer to join its expanding design team. The role offers the chance to work on a range of master planning and placemaking projects across the UK, including new settlements and residential neighbourhoods.
This is a great opportunity for a design-led, technically proficient individual looking to develop their career within a collaborative, forward-thinking team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and support the production of strategic masterplans and urban design frameworks
- Prepare vision documents and planning application material
- Liaise and collaborate with multidisciplinary consultant teams
- Produce high-quality graphic and written outputs
- Coordinate design work across a variety of projects and scales
- Contribute to internal design reviews and project development workshops
About You:
- Minimum 3 years' experience in urban design or master planning within the UK
- Postgraduate qualification in Urban Design (UK-based education essential)
- Background in architecture (preferred but not essential)
- Experience supporting or leading on site promotion and outline planning submissions
- Strong graphic, verbal, and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, and SketchUp
- Hand drawing skills an advantage
- Eligibility to work in the UK
What's on Offer:
- Competitive salary in line with industry benchmarks
- Opportunities for career advancement and progression
- A diverse and stimulating project portfolio across England and Wales
- Supportive team culture and regular business engagement meetings
- Access to regular CPD sessions and professional development
Benefits Include:
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service
- Private medical insurance
- Pension scheme (salary sacrifice)
- Staff discounts across a range of professional services
- Cycle to work scheme and eye care vouchers
- Employee referral bonus
- Support for gaining professional qualifications
If you're a passionate urban designer looking for your next step and want to be part of a creative and committed team shaping the future of our built environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to explore this opportunity further by sending your CV to ssidar@cobaltrecruitment.com
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