At a Glance
- Tasks: Design innovative urban spaces and contribute to sustainable transport projects.
- Company: Join Egis, a global leader in consulting and engineering.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, and great health perks.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on urban regeneration and community development.
- Qualifications: Experience in urban design and a degree in Architecture or related field.
Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. In the UK, we're proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. From motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry, and the planet.
About the role and project:
The Midland Metro Alliance is expanding the West Midlands tram network to improve connectivity, support economic growth, and provide more sustainable transport options. Key projects include the Birmingham Eastside and Westside extensions, and the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill extension. Our scope includes Concept, Preliminary and Detailed Design, Systems and sub-systems Integration, Engineering construction support, Safety Verification and Testing and Commissioning.
We are looking to hire an experienced Senior Urban Designer to join this project. You will be based in the Birmingham Office.
We are seeking a suitably qualified Senior Urban Designer with a diverse track record to join the UK Urban Design team:
- UK or international Light Rail Masterplanning and design standards
- Regional and Strategic Spatial Planning
- Urban Design Framework, criteria and principles
- Urban Regeneration Strategies
- An interest in the regeneration of our town centres and urban areas
- An ability to bring innovative, creative, engaging, and comprehensive placemaking ideas to masterplanning and design
- A good understanding of UK Urban design strategies, inclusive design, current trends, and issues in urban design
- A good understanding of planning policy and urban design / architectural building typology technical criteria for both greenfield and brownfield projects
- A portfolio of work with a variety of projects at a range of scales
- Experience in urban design analysis, combining holistic thinking around place, community and environment
- Sound technical knowledge of transport, planning, architecture, landscape and public realm
- Multidisciplinary working experience and strong collaborative approach
- Stakeholder engagement skills in designing and delivering consultations, co-design workshops, surveys, and communication
- Project management and good understanding of management processes, including project reviews, progress reports, early warnings etc.
- Producing high-quality work within tight timescales and budgets
- Sustainable urban design, urban regeneration, or urban development, and Bachelor's in Architecture or a Design-related discipline
- Software skills: Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), AutoCAD, 3D modelling in Revit / SketchUp, and GIS
By joining Egis, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements.
- Competitive salary
- Performance related bonus
- Pension contribution of 5% of your salary
- Life insurance
- Private healthcare
- Health cash plan
- 27 days holiday
