Urban Designer

Carrington West is seeking an Urban Designer or Senior Urban Designer for a role based in London or hybrid. The position involves designing residential and mixed-use schemes, preparing planning applications, and engaging with communities. Candidates should have 2+ years of relevant experience, strong CAD skills, and a background in architecture. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional development.
Urban Designer / Senior Urban Designer
London or Hybrid
Competitive Salary + Benefits

We are working with a leading urban design and master planning consultancy seeking a talented Urban Designer or Senior Urban Designer to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to some of the UK's most exciting regeneration and place making projects - from new neighbourhoods to large-scale urban extensions.

The successful candidate will be a creative and technically confident designer with experience in delivering high-quality, well-considered places. You'll be involved in all stages of the design process - from early concept through to detailed layout design and planning submissions - with opportunities to work closely with clients, communities, and multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities of an urban designer or senior urban designer (depending on experience)
·Create design concepts, capacity studies and development frameworks for residential-led and mixed-use schemes
·Prepare detailed housing layouts across a range of densities with a strong understanding of placemaking and urban form
·Contribute to or lead the production of design guides, design codes and policy documents
·Support or manage the preparation of Outline Planning Applications
·Participate in and/or lead community consultation and stakeholder engagement
·Liaise with clients, local authorities, and consultant teams
·Support junior staff or manage day-to-day project delivery, depending on level

Requirements
·2+ years of experience as an urban designer or masterplanning (4+ years for senior level)
·Excellent CAD skills (Vectorworks preferred, but not essential - other platforms also considered)
·Strong design and technical ability with a background in architecture (RIBA Part 1 & 2 and/or Urban Design MA)
·Good understanding of building typologies, urban design principles, and the planning process
·Experience producing high-quality visualisations, layout plans and supporting materials
·Excellent communication and collaboration skills

The Offer
·Competitive salary dependent on experience
·Flexible/hybrid working options
·Friendly and design-focused team culture
·Opportunities for progression and continued professional development

If you're an experienced urban designer or senior urban designer and looking to take the next step in your urban design career, or simply looking for a change, we'd love to hear from you!

To apply, please send your CV to ashleigh.waterhouse@carringtonwest.com or call 02393 876 054

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