Assistant Urban Designer

Location:

Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom

Salary:

£25000 – £35000 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

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Other Industries & Skills: 

Consultancy

Advertiser:

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

131528867

Posted On: 

22 January 2025

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 Berkshire. 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, Tamzin Warren-Vimpany on # # or at # is a permanent role.

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