Principal Urban Designer

3 days ago


London, United Kingdom Hunter Dunning Full time

Principal Urban Designer Job in London

Our client is an award-winning multidisciplinary consultancy with a Principal Urban Designer Job available in its London office. This role offers an attractive package including hybrid working, private healthcare, and professional development. If you are currently an associate, you are also encouraged to apply to this role should you meet experience requirements.

Our client is an innovative development consultancy focused on large residential and renewable energy projects, creating spaces that enrich both the built and natural environments. With expertise across sectors including health, education, and leisure, they deliver forward-thinking, sustainable solutions.

Established in 2003, they have built a strong reputation for excellence, driven by a talented team across 13 offices. Their commitment to diversity and inclusion fosters a supportive environment where every individual is empowered to thrive.

Our client is now hiring Principal and Associate level Urban Designers in the London office to help shape impactful projects that positively influence communities.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Develop masterplans for projects of varying sizes, from concept through outline and reserved matters planning applications.
  • Take a lead role in the management of projects.
  • Work on large-scale masterplans and residential layout design primarily and other complex projects across various sectors.
  • Create strategic documents, such as vision statements and design codes, to guide and protect project development.
  • Work directly with clients.
  • Collaborate with the Urbanism team and manage small teams, while also working independently.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Qualifications: Degree, Masters, or Diploma in Urban Design, Architecture, or a related field within the Built Environment.
  • Minimum of 4 years UK project experience.
  • Prior experience in private practice, consultancy, or commercial housebuilding; detailed design/RMA experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in CAD software; knowledge of Vector Works and/or SketchUp is a plus.
  • Familiarity with local authority guidelines and planning systems.
  • Self-driven, detail-oriented, with strong communication skills for effective collaboration.

What you get back

  • Competitive salary depending on experience.
  • Bonus scheme.
  • Private healthcare.
  • Life assurance.
  • 7% employer pension contribution.
  • Payment of professional fees.
  • Hybrid working: 2 days remote working offered per week.
  • Additional Christmas leave.
  • Regular staff social events.

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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