Senior Masterplanner/Urban Designer Position

5 days ago


Coventry, Coventry, United Kingdom IDP Group Full time
IDP Group Overview

IDP Group is a renowned design practice based in the Midlands. Our reputation lies in the successful delivery of regeneration and masterplan projects, aligning with our ethos: placemaking for life.

We foster a collaborative environment where staff can grow and thrive. Our team's focus is on providing a positive work environment for professional development.

Role Summary

This challenging position requires a skilled Senior Masterplanner/Urban Designer to join our Central office on a permanent basis.

Key Tasks
  1. Manage multiple UK projects, focusing on medium, large, and very large scale residential and mixed-use masterplans and housing layouts for public and private sector clients.
  2. Establish strong relationships with clients, acting as their primary point of contact for existing projects.
  3. Oversee significant high-profile projects, leading a range of multi-disciplinary disciplines including our in-house landscape team.
  4. Develop tender submissions, bids, and present at project interviews, showcasing expertise and building client trust.
  5. Lead project teams, promoting collaboration and driving results-oriented outcomes.
  6. Create masterplan drawings, design strategies, and detailed illustrations to support design principles, pushing boundaries of innovation.
  7. Cultivate partnerships with local communities and stakeholders through design workshops and public exhibitions, ensuring effective community engagement.
Essential Requirements
  1. Possess an Urban Design PG Dip or Masters, preferably with an undergraduate base in Architecture. Alternatively, a Planning-based Undergraduate degree with exceptional skills in detailed masterplan delivery.
  2. Proven experience in working on UK residential and mixed-use development masterplans in an Urban Design or detailed layout capacity.
  3. Strong design background, with experience in consultancy environments, project management, and complex multi-disciplinary projects.
  4. Excellent understanding of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, with the ability to develop detailed codes and 3D briefs.
  5. Exceptional written communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with a passion for community engagement.
  6. Able to create high-quality hand drawings and demonstrate attention to detail.
Remuneration Package

This role comes with a competitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £75,000 per annum, dependent on experience, alongside other attractive benefits.



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