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    Urban Designer - London, United Kingdom - Benoy

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    Description

    Are you a dynamic Urban Designer with an innovative portfolio to match? Are you seeking to gain experience across a range of UK and global projects?

    We are looking for a creative, collaborative team player to join our Masterplanning team on a permanent contract. You will work on a variety of design projects across multiple sectors and countries, while also mentoring junior team members.

    As part of the architectural team, the Urban Designer focuses on developing masterplans for medium- and large-scale projects in the UK and internationally. It's an expansive remit, working across conceptual/strategic thinking and city-scale/regional masterplanning through to the design of buildings and public spaces, and the production of detailed design guidelines.

    What we are looking for

  • A Postgraduate (Master's) Degree in Urban Design with a background in Architecture or Urban Design; other backgrounds (. planning, geography, property development & planning, etc) will be considered based on portfolio and experience.
  • An excellent design portfolio is essential, with evidence of working at various scales.
  • 1 - 2 years of previous experience in professional practice in Urban Design or related field will be required as a minimum.
  • Passionate about design and thrive in an environment where you can demonstrate initiative, creativity, self-sufficiency & responsibility
  • Confident in presenting to, coordinating and liaising with clients and consultants
  • Excellent software skills, and are highly proficient in at least four of the following (Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, Rhino, GIS software, CityEngine)
  • What we can offer you

  • Competitive salary
  • Agile working with the option of three days in the studio and two working from home
  • A fun, inclusive and collaborative studio environment with an active calendar of social activities.
  • 22 days annual leave with the option to buy more (Pro-rated)
  • A range of benefits, including private medical/life insurance and pension
  • If this role interests you, read on for details about the role responsibilities.

    Key Responsibilities

    Project Delivery and Skillset

  • Generates excellent design sketches, diagrams, plans, models and renderings for reports and presentations, and can produce high quality written content.
  • Has a strong knowledge of urban design and planning history, and an awareness of current discourse around the future of cities, masterplanning and sustainability.
  • Delivers high quality work with guidance from Senior Urban Designers and Associates, demonstrating excellent design skills, innovative / future thinking, and opinions on cities and human settlement.
  • An ability to work at different scale simultaneously. Working on a city scale development strategy, whilst preparing detailed design guidelines at the plot scale.
  • Has an awareness and willingness to learn more about spatial and environmental analysis, big data and movement analysis, and an appreciation of planning policy, cultural contexts, and heritage.
  • Team Membership

  • Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team of architects, urban designer, landscape architects and graphic designers, and with sub-consultants / partners from transport, engineering, cost consultancy, sustainability, etc.
  • Demonstrating a positive attitude towards work and team activities, and a willingness to develop positive relations with team members and provide assistance as and when needed, as well as am openness to sharing knowledge, ideas and skills.
  • An ability to manage time, workload and ability to work within deadlines and under pressure, while remaining calm and professional at all times.
  • Contributing to the practice's innovation, research and development initiatives and have an avid interest in the future of cities, masterplanning and sustainability.
  • Supporting ongoing business development activities and providing daily support to senior members of staff when needed.
  • Client Relationships

  • Provides support to senior team members with client presentations and meetings as required.
  • Ability to confidently present to, and interface with clients on projects.

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