At a Glance
- Tasks: Create innovative urban designs and collaborate on exciting projects.
- Company: Leading RIBA chartered practice in the North East.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, pension scheme, and professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for growth and creativity.
- Why this job: Shape vibrant communities and make a real impact on urban spaces.
- Qualifications: Degree in Urban Design or related field; experience in UK practice preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the North East's leading multidisciplined RIBA chartered practices who offer a wide range of expertise to the residential, masterplanning, commercial, and education sectors. They are on the lookout for a talented Urban Designer to hit the ground running for their team in Newcastle.
Benefits for the role of Urban Designer include:
- Highly competitive salary
- Generous holiday allowance
- Contributory pension scheme
- Professional development
- Personal development
Duties for the role of Urban Designer include:
- Supporting the preparation of masterplans, frameworks and urban design proposals
- Producing plans, diagrams, presentations and design material
- Undertaking site and contextual analysis
- Assisting with feasibility studies and design development
- Contributing to design codes, design guidance and planning documents
- Supporting the preparation of planning applications and associated material
- Producing high-quality visualisations and presentation material
- Working collaboratively with architects, planners, consultants and clients
Skills and experience for the role of Urban Designer:
- A relevant degree in Urban Design, Town Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture or a related discipline
- Relevant experience as an Urban Designer within a UK Practice or consultancy
- A genuine interest in urban design, placemaking and the built environment
- Strong graphic and presentation skills
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and Sketchup
- An understanding of masterplanning principles and spatial design
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- A creative and analytical approach to problem solving
- Good attention to detail and an ability to manage deadlines
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
This is a permanent role.
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