At a Glance
- Tasks: Support masterplans and urban design proposals while collaborating with a creative team.
- Company: Join an award-winning consultancy in Newcastle with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holidays, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent career growth in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in urban design and sustainable placemaking.
- Qualifications: Degree in Urban Design or related field, with strong graphic skills and creativity.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 30000 £ per year.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award-winning, multidisciplined consultancy who provide a wide range of expertise to the residential and commercial sectors. They are on the lookout for an enthusiastic and talented Graduate Urban Designer to join their expanding team in Newcastle.
Benefits for the role of Graduate Urban Designer include:
- Highly competitive salary
- Generous holiday allowance
- Contributory pension scheme
- Professional development
- Personal development
Responsibilities for a Graduate Urban Designer will 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
- Researching and applying best-practice principles in sustainable placemaking and urban design
- Developing your understanding of the planning and development process
Requirements for the Graduate Urban Designer role includes:
- A relevant degree in Urban Design, Town Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture or a related discipline
- 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.
Graduate Urban Designer employer: Penguin Recruitment
Penguin Recruitment is an excellent employer for Geotechnical Engineers in Cardiff, offering a supportive environment that prioritises career growth and chartership opportunities. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous pension scheme and flexible perks, employees can thrive while working on technically challenging projects that make a real impact.
