Urban Designer

Konker Group is hiring on behalf of a thriving design and planning consultancy based in Cardiff.

They are seeking an Urban Designer to join their collaborative, design-led team.

This practice employs 25+ people across two studios and works on a wide range of regeneration, masterplanning, and placemaking projects across the UK.

You’ll work within an integrated team of planners, landscape architects, and designers – all committed to shaping great places and sustainable environments.

The Position: Urban Designer

• Supporting concept development and detailed masterplans
• Creating graphics, visuals, and design documents
• Working on town centre strategies, regeneration schemes, and public realm studies
• Collaborating closely with colleagues across planning and landscape teams

Location: Cardiff

Salary: £28,000 – £34,000 (negotiable for additional experience

To Be Considered: Urban Designer

• Experience working in a design studio, consultancy, or local authority
• Strong software skills (Adobe Suite, AutoCAD, SketchUp, etc.)
• Interest in placemaking, inclusive design, and urban transformation
• A team player with a passion for improving places

Company Benefits:- Urban Designer

• Employee-Owned – after 12 months, you’ll receive equal, tax-free trust bonuses, paid up to twice a year
• Professional Development Plan – reviewed every 6 months, tailored to your career goals
• Flexible hybrid working – typically 3–4 days in the studio, 1–2 from home
• Medicash Healthcare & Bike to Work schemes after 6 months
• All professional memberships paid – including LI, RTPI, RIBA
• Full IT support and home working kit provided
• Travel allowance for commuting between Cardiff and Bristol (start-up phase and ongoing monthly support)
• Regular team away days, client socials, family events, and charity sponsorship opportunities

If you’re an Urban Designer seeking a new challenge in Cardiff or Bristol, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Curtis Hunter at Konker Group, or visit our website to explore more architectural opportunities