Graduate Urban Designer

The Company

My client, a renowned multidisciplinary firm specializing in architecture, planning, and urban design, is looking for an Assistant Urban Designer to join the team in Reading. With a reputation for delivering innovative, people-centric solutions, we work on a wide range of projects, from residential and commercial developments to strategic masterplans.

The Position as an Urban Designer

• Collaborate with senior designers on masterplanning and urban regeneration projects.
• Support the preparation of concept designs, layout plans, and detailed urban design proposals.
• Assist in preparing design and access statements, reports, and visual presentations.
• Conduct site appraisals and contribute to design workshops with clients and stakeholders.
• Stay informed of local planning policies and design standards to ensure compliance.

What is on offer for an Urban Designer?

• Attractive highly competitive salaries
• Strong benefits package
• 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holiday
• Excellent working environment with flexible working schedule
• Excellent reputation in the market as being a good employer and providing opportunities for career progression

Essential Criteria for the candidate as an Urban Designer

Some skills will be needed from day one:

• Ability to research local policies and guidelines for prospective sites and provide clear summaries for the design team and clients.
• Strong written communication skills with a good understanding of urban design terminology.
• Basic knowledge of InDesign to create documents and add simple graphics and layouts.

Other skills will develop with training:

• Building a deeper understanding of InDesign (this is essential).
• Learning to use the Adobe Suite for presentations and graphics.
• Gaining more responsibility in shaping and developing design principles for new projects.

They also use AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Unreal in the office, so any experience with these tools is a plus as the role evolves.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with Urban Designers ASAP, so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Tamzin Warren-Vimpany on (phone number removed) or at (url removed).

This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.