Senior Urban Designer

Job description

Job Title: Urban Designer

Location: Camden, London (Hybrid working)

Salary: Circa £44,000 (depending on experience)

Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days in the office (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday)

Overview

We are seeking a creative and motivated Urban Designer to join our clients London studio, based in Camden. This is an excellent opportunity for an intermediate-level or newly qualified Urban Designer to work closely with senior leadership on a range of residential and mixed-use developments, supporting projects from early feasibility through to planning.

You will work in a collaborative team of approximately 22 people specialises in delivering high-quality, design-led development proposals, with a strong focus on residential layouts, placemaking, and planning strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare urban design proposals to support outline and detailed planning applications
• Produce residential masterplans, site layouts, and development frameworks
• Support feasibility studies and early-stage development appraisals
• Contribute to the design and evolution of residential-led and mixed-use schemes
• Assist in the preparation of presentation material, design reports, and planning documentation
• Attend client, design team, and planning meetings, supporting project coordination
• Work closely with senior urban designers and directors, contributing to project delivery and design development
• Support placemaking strategies, ensuring schemes respond to context and planning policy

Requirements

Essential:

• Degree in Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or related discipline
• Relevant professional experience in an urban design role
• Experience preparing residential layouts and masterplans
• Understanding of the UK planning system and development process
• Strong design, graphic, and presentation skills
• Proficiency in relevant design software (AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp or similar)
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable:

• Chartered status (or working towards chartership) in a relevant professional body (RTPI, RIBA, or Landscape Institute)
• Experience supporting outline planning applications and feasibility studies
• Experience working with housebuilders or planning-led consultancies

What We Offer

• Competitive salary circa £44,000 (depending on experience)
• Hybrid working model
• Collaborative and supportive studio environment
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and project decision-making
• Opportunity to work on residential-led masterplanning and placemaking projects
• Clear progression and professional development support

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-03-2026

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