Romsey, Hampshire
£33,000 - £42,000 DOE
LB Design Recruitment are working with a well-established Architectural practice that has particular expertise in the residential sector. They are looking for a dynamic and skilled Urban Designer / Senior Urban Designer to join their creative and collaborative Urban Design team in Romsey. They will also consider Architects with an Urban Design background. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who has a passion about learning and creating high-quality, lasting places that foster a sense of community and healthy living.
As part of the Urban Design team, you will work on a variety of masterplans, and urban design projects, outline applications and design codes, and carry out and overseeing the preparation of supporting drawings, character assessments, conceptual and feasibility studies, development briefs and detailed design guidance. Working with a wider team, you will support/manage small/middle-size projects while mentoring junior team members and be a key player in delivering large strategic masterplans.
Key attributes & skills needed:
- Minimum of 2+ years of UK based experience working in an architectural/ urban design practice on residential and mixed use schemes.
- A postgraduate (Master’s) degree in urban design with a background in architecture, other backgrounds will be considered based on portfolio and experience.
- A strong portfolio with excellent creative design and graphic skills.
- Excellent communication skills for effective teamwork, client and stakeholder engagement, both written and spoken.
- Good problem-solving skills and approach.
- Proficient in using one or more of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, AutoCAD or Sketchup rendering/visualisation packages.
- Good hand-drawing skills.
- Ability to manage time, workload and tight deadlines while remaining, focused, calm and professional.
- Willingness to learn and share knowledge, a have a keen desire to progress.
What is on offer:
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements – part office-based/part working from home
- 21 days holiday
- Christmas shutdown
- Company pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Wellbeing Support (BUPA)
- Eyecare Scheme
- Employee retail discount scheme
- Modern open-plan studio
- A friendly and inclusive environment with an active calendar of social events
- Promotion opportunities
- Continuous training and a well establish internal CPD programme
- Convenient location with free parking on site
If you think this person might be you, we would love to hear from you, please contact LB Design Recruitment – 07890 694136 or email your CV and portfolio to lucy@lbdesignrecruitment.co.uk.