Urban Designer in City of London

Job description

A well established AJ100 firm in Central London, is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented senior GIS/CAD member to support the delivery of large-scale masterplanning projects and be a part of a growing masterplanning and urban design team.

The ideal candidate will have 3–4 years of professional experience in urban planning, architecture, or landscape architecture environments, with a strong focus on the Middle East region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the GIS and CAD workflows across masterplanning projects, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
• Develop and manage spatial databases, maps, and visualizations to support planning and design decisions.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including urban designers, planners, and engineers.
• Translate conceptual designs into detailed CAD drawings and GIS datasets.
• Integrate GIS analysis into planning reports and presentations.
• Maintain drawing standards and ensure compliance with project and regional requirements.
• Support site analysis, land use planning, and infrastructure mapping using GIS tools.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliverables.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Urban Planning, Architecture, or a related field.
• 3–4 years of experience working on large-scale masterplanning projects.
• Proven experience working on projects in the Middle East (e.g., Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar).
• Proficiency in GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS) and CAD tools (AutoCAD, Civil 3D).
• Strong understanding of spatial analysis, data management, and cartographic principles.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with BIM integration and 3D modeling tools (e.g., Rhino, Revit).
• Familiarity with regional planning regulations and cultural contexts in the Middle East.
• Knowledge of scripting or automation tools (e.g., Python, ModelBuilder) is a plus.

This firm offers hybrid working twice a week, enhanced mat/pat leave, private healthcare and a generous bonus.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

18-10-2025

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English