Senior Urban Designer

Senior Urban Designer Job in Manchester, Greater Manchester

Our client is an award-winning multidiscipline consultancy with a Senior Urban designer job available in its Manchester office. This role would offer an attractive package, 25 days of holidays, 3 days of Christmas Closure covered plus bank holidays (36 days total), and a bonus scheme. Although this is a Senior level candidates with 2+ years of experience are encouraged to apply also

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. Over the next 3 years, they have devised ambitious growth plans which you could be a part of to facilitate their strong pipeline of work therefore are now looking for Urban Designers of all levels.

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop masterplans for projects of varying sizes, from concept through outline and reserved matters planning applications

• Working on large-scale masterplan residential projects and other complex projects across various sectors

• Create strategic documents, such as vision statements and design codes, to guide and protect project development

• 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

• Prior experience in private practice, consultancy, or commercial housebuilding; detailed design/RMA experience preferred

• Proficiency in CAD software; knowledge of Vectorworks 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

• 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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Senior Urban Designer Job in Manchester, Greater Manchester - Your Architecture Recruitment Specialists (Recruiter: Daniel Pearce Job Ref: 14953)

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