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Graduate Urban Designer

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Penguin Recruitment 28000.00 British Pound . GBP Per annum

2024-10-05 17:32:30

Job location Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Engineering

Job description

The Company

My client, a renowned multidisciplinary firm specializing in architecture, planning, and urban design, is looking for an Assistant Urban Designer to join the team in Reading. With a reputation for delivering innovative, people-centric solutions, we work on a wide range of projects, from residential and commercial developments to strategic masterplans.

The Position as an Urban Designer

  • Collaborate with senior designers on masterplanning and urban regeneration projects.
  • Support the preparation of concept designs, layout plans, and detailed urban design proposals.
  • Assist in preparing design and access statements, reports, and visual presentations.
  • Conduct site appraisals and contribute to design workshops with clients and stakeholders.
  • Stay informed of local planning policies and design standards to ensure compliance.

What is on offer for an Urban Designer?

  • Attractive highly competitive salaries
  • Strong benefits package
  • 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holiday
  • Excellent working environment with flexible working schedule
  • Excellent reputation in the market as being a good employer and providing opportunities for career progression

Essential Criteria for the candidate as an Urban Designer

Some skills will be needed from day one:

  • Ability to research local policies and guidelines for prospective sites and provide clear summaries for the design team and clients.
  • Strong written communication skills with a good understanding of urban design terminology.
  • Basic knowledge of InDesign to create documents and add simple graphics and layouts.

Other skills will develop with training:

  • Building a deeper understanding of InDesign (this is essential).
  • Learning to use the Adobe Suite for presentations and graphics.
  • Gaining more responsibility in shaping and developing design principles for new projects.

They also use AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Unreal in the office, so any experience with these tools is a plus as the role evolves.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with Urban Designers ASAP, so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Tamzin Warren-Vimpany on (phone number removed) or at (url removed).

This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

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