b Overview /b p In this role you lead design quality across pre-application and application stages, guiding major planning schemes and city projects with a focus on heritage-aware development. You will provide specialist urban design advice, promote public art, and shape masterplans, development frameworks, and policy documents. The position supports a customer-centred design service and aims to conserve Liverpool’s historic environment while enabling growth. Your work will connect design excellence with public service impact, shaping key sites and corporate projects. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li 27 days holiday plus bank holidays /li li agile working - flexibility first /li li Local Government Pension Scheme /li li training and development opportunities /li li Health and Wellbeing support /li li Cycle to Work and Travel Pass schemes /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Lead design promotion at pre-application and application stages across scales of schemes /li li Provide specialist urban design advice and ensure a high-quality, customer-focused service /li li Conserve heritage while enabling appropriate development across the City /li li Prepare masterplans, development frameworks, and planning policy documents /li li Deliver design guidance and briefs for key city sites and major proposals /li li Advise on all types of applications with emphasis on major proposals /li li Promote good practice design guidance and support public art initiatives /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Experience in urban design and masterplanning within planning environments /li li Ability to prepare development frameworks and planning policy documents /li li Proven track record advising on major planning proposals /li li Understanding of heritage conservation and integration with development /li li Experience delivering design guidance for key sites /li li Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills /li /ul ul li customer-focused /li li leadership potential /li li stakeholder engagement (implied) /li li urban design /li li masterplanning /li li development frameworks /li /ul
Principal Urban Design Officer employer: Liverpool City Council
Liverpool City Council is an excellent employer for social workers, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and the families they serve. With opportunities for professional development and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, you will find meaningful and rewarding employment in a role that directly impacts the lives of children and families in the community. Located in the vibrant city of Liverpool, you will enjoy a dynamic environment that fosters growth and innovation in social work practice.
