Associate Urban Designer

Job description

Cross Works is looking for an Associate Urban Designer to join its team in London.

We are on the lookout for a talented design team lead with excellent project and team management skills and very strong design capabilities. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced creative environment and is able to work across and lead multiple design projects simultaneously, reporting up to their Senior Associate Director on a daily basis.

We're a friendly, enthusiastic and highly motivated collective, growing in order to meet increased demand across a variety of sectors and geographies. We're currently working on a number of projects internationally, spanning a diverse range of typologies and scales, from mixed-use architectural projects through to large-scale / city-wide masterplanning schemes and megaprojects, to technology initiatives in the built environment.

The following knowledge, capabilities and experience will be required in order to be shortlisted for interview. Please read carefully prior to applying to ensure it's a role you would be fit for :

• Architect or urban designer with a minimum of ten years of demonstrable professional experience (i.e. In practice) in architecture and/or urban design
• Exceptional design skills with experience in the management of large-scale international projects and a passion for cities and urban design
• A client-focused problem solver with a propensity to work with clients to curate solutions that meet specific project requirements
• Excellent project lead with team leadership and mentoring skills
• Project task delegation skills and the ability to comfortably run multiple projects concurrently
• Strong presentation and client management abilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and an ability to collaborate effectively with wider project teams and consultants
• Ability / interest in supporting directors with resource planning, business development & marketing activities when required
• Comfortable with travel nationally & internationally for key project meetings, site visits & presentations as / when required
• Please note that in-depth knowledge of and the ability to use 3D software are essential for this role. Proficiency in Rhino is absolutely essential, whilst a working knowledge of wider software packages including AutoCAD / GIS / SketchUp is preferred. Those without this knowledge need not apply for this role
• Strong command of the English language (both written and spoken English are required); Additional languages are also useful, so please list these in your CV

We offer a generous salary and benefits (dependent on experience and capabilities).

This position will require working in an office environment five days a week in London. Eligibility to work in the UK is required. Please mention if sponsorship is required in your application.

We are an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all those who fulfil the job description and eligibility requirements above, regardless of sex, gender, orientation, nationality, ethnicity or age.

Please send your CV (including a brief portfolio of key projects to showcase your work) and a few sentences outlining your motivations behind applying via the apply for job button below or directly at london@cross-works.com with "Associate Application" in the subject line.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-09-2026

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