Urban Designer

Carrington West is seeking a Senior/Principal Urban Designer for their Masterplanning & Urban Design team in Sheffield or Leeds, UK. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including hybrid working arrangements. The position involves leading urban design projects, managing portfolios, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have relevant experience, a degree in urban design or architecture, and proficiency in design software.
Senior / Principal Urban Designer
Location: Sheffield or Leeds (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy with exciting growth ambitions is seeking a Senior or Principal Urban Designer to join its expanding Masterplanning & Urban Design team in either Sheffield or Leeds.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced urban design professional who wants to work on high-impact projects and help shape the future of places across the UK, while building a long-term career in a supportive and ambitious team environment.

What's on Offer:
·Competitive salary based on experience
·27 days annual leave + bank holidays + a birthday day off
·Private medical insurance
·Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
·A wide variety of projects including residential-led strategic land, major mixed-use schemes, and regeneration sites
·A forward-thinking and collaborative team culture with approachable senior leadership
·Ongoing support for professional growth and career development

The Role:
As a Senior or Principal Urban Designer, you will take an active role in the delivery of strategic and detailed design solutions across a range of project types. Your responsibilities will include:
·Leading and contributing to residential masterplanning, urban regeneration, and sustainable urban extension projects
·Developing strategic concepts and visualisations from early-stage feasibility through to outline planning
·Managing a portfolio of projects or supporting larger schemes as part of a multidisciplinary team
·Producing high-quality design work, reports, and presentation materials
·Building strong relationships with clients and offering clear, well-structured advice
·Supporting team leadership and contributing to new business development
·Collaborating with colleagues on the delivery of team growth objectives and wider business strategy

About You:
To be successful in this role, you should bring:
·A degree in urban design, architecture, or a related discipline
·Strong UK-based experience in a design-led planning or architecture environment
·Demonstrable experience working on residential and mixed-use projects for housebuilders, developers, or local authorities
·Sound understanding of UK planning and urban design principles
·A creative design flair with the ability to develop concepts from strategic scale through to detailed layouts and public realm design
·Excellent proficiency in design software including AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and Microsoft Office
·Strong hand drawing/sketching skills
·Excellent attention to detail, project management ability, and communication skills

If youre a urban designer looking for a fresh challenge and the chance to play a key role in a growing team, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and portfolio to asheigh.waterhouse@carringtonwest.com or pop me a call on 02393 876 054

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