Master Planner / Urban Designer

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Master Planner / Urban Designer for a client to work in their Bedford office.

Reporting directly to the Design Directors, the role will include the overseeing & preparation of conceptual urban design and planning work, feasibility studies, master planning, development briefs and design strategies. The Candidate will be expected to manage and delegate projects in respect of timescales, Client/Consultant liaison, and meetings with local authority & project teams.

The Company’s strategy is centered on growth, and that includes the Design services part of the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in this growth strategy by working closely with the Design Director and other Planning Directors.

The Senior Master Planner / Urban Designer will be responsible for:
· Working closely with the Design Directors and Design Team to develop master plans, urban planning and feasibility solutions for various types of project types.
· Working from concept design through to detailed design, producing CAD drawings, 2D & 3D graphic presentations and design narratives to budget and schedule.
· Interaction and communication with clients and consultants during the design phase and at presentations.

The Senior Master Planner / Urban Designer Candidate Requirements
· Must be passionate about urban design and UK residential architecture
· Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience working on residential projects in the UK
· Have a recognized urban design qualification
· Can demonstrate good hand drawing ability to produce 1/500 scaled feasibility residential layouts.
· Are proficient in Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Auto CAD and Sketch Up
· A firm grasp of national and local design codes are essential.
· Have good oral and written communication skills
· Can demonstrate team management and organization skills

The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following associated skills to be considered:
· Proven professional experience working with UK house builders on high profile National Master Planning/Urban Design projects.
· Passion for seeking innovative, sustainable and creative design solutions for ever challenging design propositions.
· Ability for researching and analysing project specific data and information to underpin the design proposition.
· Good team spirit. Strong sense of personal responsibility and dedication to their work and the work of their team.
· Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, PhotoShop, AutoCAD, Sketch UP and 3DStudio Max are required.
· Developing contacts with new clients and introducing new business to the Company
· Taking a lead role in the future growth of the Design Team
· Delegating and overseeing work to junior Design staff;
· Supporting the team in terms of professional development; and
· Supporting and contributing to the success of the wider company including the Design / Planning / Graphic Design teams;
· Strong commercial skills and experience

In return, they offer an opportunity to grow your skills and career through involvement in a wide range of strategic and detailed projects ranging from 5 units to mixed use developments of up to 200 Hectares.

This is a pivotal role within the group and the successful candidate will be offered a career path which could lead to Associate Director subject to performance. We offer a competitive salary, including pension, health care and discretionary profit share.