Urban Designer

We are looking for an Urban Designer, who is a team player, and willing to progress within our growing Urban Design Team. They will have some professional post qualification experience in an urban design and masterplanning practice, preferably with project experience in developing design codes, contributing to feasibility studies, preparing Planning Applications, writing reports and developing presentations.

The role will include running smaller projects and working within a project team on larger urban design projects. The successful candidate will have excellent written, verbal and graphic communication skills, and be proficient in the use of Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, CAD and hand-drawing. Good knowledge of urban design best practice and UK planning policy is essential.

• Experience of working in an urban design and masterplanning practice (post qualification)
• Excellent verbal and graphic communication skills
• Good knowledge of urban design best practice and UK planning policy
• Proficient in the use of Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch Up & CAD
• Confidence and ability to lead on smaller projects
• Experience in preparing planning applications
• Understanding of and able to contribute to feasibility studies
• Adept in report writing
• Ability to design and develop engaging presentations
• Strong hand-drawing skills
• Project experience in developing design codes (Preferred)

• Passionate about design and the creative process
• Self-motivated and effective in collaborative team environments
• Ability to plan, manage and prioritise workload & communicate requirements effectively
• Confident, enthusiastic, and positive attitude with the ability to build relationships externally and across the Practice
• Strong communication skills
• Collaborative approach, consistent to share information, knowledge, and resources
• Regularly encouraging opportunities for others at a more junior level to develop (particularly when leading projects or aspects of projects)

• Contribute to and confidently lead key aspects of urban design projects
• Strong design skills and ability to effectively communicate ideas appropriate to the type of project and client
• Ability to quickly develop project ownership related to project delivery and next steps: e.g. overall project narrative, outputs required, presentations, consultation exercises
• Able to manage day to day activities on a project: e.g. setting work, managing and overseeing workload of design assistants and monitoring progress
• Mentor and advise urban design assistants as appropriate
• Establish and document project requirements clearly
• Prepare background planning and site analysis and development of feasibility studies
• Prepare reports, presentations and interim and final reports, as required
• Ability to convincingly lead and present at internal, client, consultation and formal meetings and events
• Administer project related information in line with standards and procedures of the Practice
• Update Associate on project progress & key issues

• Encourage and expect a collaborative approach from the team and identify and addresses issues in a proactive manner as they arise
• Work closely with the Associates in the team to ensure all team members are allocated to appropriate project/work in accordance with their skill level, ability and aspirations, enabling individuals to develop their skills and talents
• Co-ordinate design work as necessary with other consultants
• Ensure effective dialogue & task delivery across the team

• Advocate of practice values
• Support Associate/Director on bids/fee proposals and resourcing
• Develop and maintain good relationships with clients, consultants and others
• Contribute and participate in practice-wide training & development
• Represent and promote the practice at external urban design events
• Engage in wider practice activities

BPTW staff have access to a range of benefits, including but not limited to:

• Healthcare Cashback scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and GP Helpline
• Free financial advice
• Insurance cover (Life Assurance; Critical Illness; Income protection)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Annual salary reviews

Please email people@bptw.co.uk with the title of “Urban Designer” in the subject line and enclosing a copy of your CV, a covering letter and a selection of your work. Your cover letter should explain why you have applied for the role and how you meet the essential criteria set out in the job description.

Please note we are unable to support applications that require current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Please clearly state your right to work in the UK on your application.