Senior Urban Designer

Description

In this role you will work closely leaders of Woods Bagot / ERA-co Urban Strategy and Masterplanning on a range of master planning and urban design projects.

• Develop conceptual urban design strategies and masterplans, ensuring alignment with project objectives, site conditions, and sustainability goals.
• Support generation of new client work and engagement, have interest in developing good business development skills and relationships.
• Work closely with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to refine design concepts, ensuring they meet both functional and aesthetic requirements.

Requirements

Mandatory requirements: It is an essential requirement that at the time of applying for this position, applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom.

You can delve into projects with strong inter-personal skills and time management. You actively listen and can proactively spot opportunities to add value to internal teams and Woods Bagot / ERA-co clients. You quickly earn the trust of those around you. You bring with you an appetite to learn, contribute and introduce new partners & talent to improve the output of Woods Bagot / ERA-co. You are nimble and responsive to feedback, providing creative solutions to project demands quickly with a collaborative attitude to working. In the presence of ambiguity, you take initiative to gain clarity and create a path forward.

You’re able to work across multiple clients, contexts, timelines, time zones and deliverables at once, thriving on the diversity of the work and global nature of the business.

• Proficient in Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) for creating presentations, diagrams, and graphic representations of design concepts.
• Present and articulate design concepts clearly to clients, stakeholders, and other team members, fostering collaboration and gaining consensus on direction. Have excellent visualisation and graphic skills.
• Good understanding of CMP (concept masterplan) and DMP (detailed masterplan) process and deliverables.
• Seeking candidates with urban design and masterplanning experience that’s passionate about the future of places and that is intrigues by the multi-disciplinary nature of Woods Bagot / ERA-co and the potential to work with our other studios and offices.
• 5-8+ years post graduate experience in urban design (or equivalent)
• Self-motivated and can take initiative under minimal guidance.
• Have excellent concept and design skills.
• Advanced knowledge in Rhino (Grasshopper is a plus), GIS environmental mapping (or QGIS) and AutoCAD.
• Positive, proactive, and friendly attitude to working and teamwork.
• Strong time management skills in fast paced and interdisciplinary workplace.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel. Willingness to learn how to use other tools highly desired.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) for creating presentations, diagrams, and graphic representations of design concepts.
• Proficient in advanced design software such as Rhino and others (Grasshopper is a plus) to develop complex forms and urban design solutions.
• Strong collaborator with multidisciplinary teams including architects, landscape architects, and engineers to integrate urban design with architectural and environmental considerations.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior staff members.
• Good understanding of Master planning concepts, best practice, and principles.
• Ability to manage project coordination and organise sub-consultants.

Benefits

We run a flexible working environment to ensure a strong work/life balance, including options for partial work-from-home.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance