A Career-Defining Opportunity We are seeking an exceptional Associate Urban Designer or Housing Architect to join an award-winning interdisciplinary design practice and play a leading role in delivering one of the largest and most ambitious estate regeneration projects in the UK. This transformational programme will reshape communities, deliver thousands of new homes, create vibrant mixed-use neighbourhoods, and leave a lasting legacy for future generations. As a senior member of the Urban Design team, you will have the opportunity to influence every stage of the design process, from visioning and masterplanning through to detailed residential layouts and delivery. For the right individual, this represents a rare opportunity to lead a landmark regeneration project that will become a defining achievement within their career portfolio. They are an award-winning practice recognised for combining creative thinking with deliverable outcomes. Strategic land promotion and masterplanning Research and academic collaboration Their collaborative approach brings together expertise in urban design, architecture, planning and landscape architecture to create places that are innovative, sustainable and commercially successful. As Associate Urban Designer / Housing Architect, you will lead the design and delivery of major residential-led regeneration and masterplanning projects, with particular responsibility for one of the UK's largest estate renewal programmes. Working closely with Directors and multidisciplinary teams, you will provide design leadership, manage client relationships and mentor emerging talent within the practice. You will be instrumental in shaping communities, influencing strategic decisions and ensuring projects are both visionary and deliverable. Lead the design and delivery of large-scale estate regeneration, residential and mixed-use masterplanning projects. Drive design excellence across all project stages, from concept visioning through to detailed residential layouts. Act as a primary point of contact for clients, consultants, local authorities and key stakeholders. Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams including planning, landscape architecture, architecture and technical specialists. Present proposals confidently to clients, planning authorities, design review panels and community groups. Mentor and develop junior team members, helping to foster a culture of creativity and collaboration. Contribute to the strategic growth and continued success of the Urban Design team. We are looking for an ambitious and talented design professional with a passion for creating successful places and communities. You may be qualified in Architecture, Urban Design or a related discipline and will bring significant experience delivering residential and regeneration projects within the UK. Proven experience leading major residential, regeneration or mixed-use masterplanning projects. Strong understanding of estate regeneration, housing design and place-making principles. Demonstrable experience managing project teams and client relationships. Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system and residential development process. Ability to balance design ambition with commercial and delivery considerations. Experience producing high-quality masterplans, design codes and planning support documentation. Proficiency in relevant design software including Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD and/or Revit. Architectural qualification (ARB/RIBA) or Urban Design qualification at postgraduate level. Established industry network and business development experience. Lead one of the largest estate regeneration projects in the UK. Deliver work that will transform communities and leave a lasting legacy. Work alongside industry-leading urban designers, architects and planners. Exposure to nationally significant regeneration, masterplanning and residential projects. Ongoing CPD, mentoring and professional development. Competitive salary commensurate with experience Annual performance-related review Pension Scheme Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme On-site parking Social and networking events Regular CPD and professional training Flexible and supportive working environment It is an opportunity to lead a project that will redefine communities, influence the future of housing delivery and become a landmark achievement within your career. If you are an ambitious Associate Urban Designer or Housing Architect looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you. Visit to explore all current vacancies in architecture, housebuilding and residential development. By applying for this role, you accept our T&Cs, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers as found at
