Senior Urban Designer Job in Tower Hamlets, London An award-winning AJ100 international place making practice of architects and master planners, established 30 years ago, is seeking an experienced Senior Urban Designer to join their team in their London studio.

This renowned practice, undertakes place making projects at every scale, from cities and towns to neighborhoods, streets, and individual buildings. With a passion for collaboration and the creation of sustainable, biodiverse places that engage communities.

The successful Senior Urban Designer will work on high-profile visioning and master planning projects, including urban extensions, large-scale new neighborhoods, and garden villages across the UK. You will lead projects through stages of vision development and master planning to the preparation of design codes, regulatory plans, and proving layouts. This role is an opportunity to be part of a highly collaborative and creative team, where communication and team effort are highly valued.

Role & Responsibilities

Lead on the design and development of high-profile projects, including visioning, masterplanning, and the preparation of design codes and regulatory plans

Manage project teams and build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and local communities

Produce layouts, parameter plans, and land budget plans

Write reports for Design and Access Statements (DAS) and Design Codes

Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of Urban Designers, Architects, and support staff

Represent the practice in client meetings, workshops, and public consultations

Mentor junior team members and contribute to the development of the studio's design ethos.

Required Skills & Experience

Postgraduate qualification in Urban Design is essential

Minimum of 3 years of post-qualified experience within a design practice, specifically on large-scale urban design and masterplanning projects in the UK

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, CAD, and hand-drawing

Experience producing layouts, parameter plans, and land budget plans

Evidence of report writing for Design and Access Statements (DAS) and Design Codes (Design Code experience is beneficial but not essential)

Experience in residential-led, mixed-use projects and large-scale master plans

Strong written, verbal, and graphic communication skills

Proven ability to manage project teams and collaborate effectively with clients and consultants

An architectural background is advantageous but not mandatory.

What you get back

Salary of £40,000 - £48,000 per annum (depending on experience)

25 days holiday plus 3 additional days at Christmas

Payment of professional subscriptions

Annual team trips

Performance-related bonus

Flexible working hours

Health insurance and life assurance

Annual summer and Christmas parties

Social events throughout the year

Please note this role is fully office based.

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications, so if you do not hear back within 7 days, consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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Senior Urban Designer Job in Tower Hamlets, London - Your Architecture Recruitment Specialists (Recruiter: John Watson Job Ref:15024 )