Senior Urban Designer

Job description

Senior Urban Designer Job in Farringdon, London

Senior Urban Designer Job in London with an award-winning, multidisciplinary design practice offering hybrid working and the opportunity to lead and shape large-scale masterplanning and regeneration projects. Join an experienced, supportive studio where urban design plays a central role in creating successful places and communities.

This established, design-led practice works across urban design, architecture, landscape and development consultancy, delivering projects from early visioning through to detailed frameworks and delivery. With a strong reputation for high-quality placemaking, the studio is known for its collaborative culture, long-term career opportunities and commitment to supporting the professional development of its teams.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to urban design and masterplanning projects from concept through to delivery
• Produce and oversee the preparation of frameworks, masterplans and vision documents
• Work on suburban and urban masterplanning, town regeneration and new community projects
• Support and guide junior team members within project teams
• Collaborate closely with architects, landscape architects and external consultants
• Prepare high-quality graphic outputs, reports and presentations
• Engage with clients, stakeholders and local authorities as required.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in urban design
• Proven project-leading experience on masterplanning and regeneration schemes on UK projects
• Strong design and placemaking skills with a clear understanding of UK planning context
• Excellent graphic skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD and SketchUp
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

What you get back

• Salary £45,000–£55,000
• 2 Days WFH per week
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 25 after 3 years
• Permanent health insurance up to 50% of salary
• Private medical cash plan
• Mental health support and counselling services
• £100 annual eye care contribution
• Support with exam fees
• Access to independent pension and financial advice
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Complimentary daily breakfasts
• Regular social events, study trips and team away days
• Dog-friendly office.

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-02-2026

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