Senior Urban Designer

Job Title: Urban Designer Location: Camden, London (Hybrid working) Salary: Circa 44,000 (depending on experience) Working Pattern: Hybrid 3 days in the office (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) Overview We are seeking a creative and motivated Urban Designer to join our London studio, based in Camden. This is an excellent opportunity for an intermediate-level or newly qualified Urban Designer to work closely with senior leadership on a range of residential and mixed-use developments, supporting projects from early feasibility through to planning. Our collaborative team of approximately 22 people specialises in delivering high-quality, design-led development proposals, with a strong focus on residential layouts, placemaking, and planning strategy. Key Responsibilities Prepare urban design proposals to support outline and detailed planning applications Produce residential masterplans, site layouts, and development frameworks Support feasibility studies and early-stage development appraisals Contribute to the design and evolution of residential-led and mixed-use schemes Assist in the preparation of presentation material, design reports, and planning documentation Attend client, design team, and planning meetings, supporting project coordination Work closely with senior urban designers and directors, contributing to project delivery and design development Support placemaking strategies, ensuring schemes respond to context and planning policy Requirements Essential: Degree in Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or related discipline Relevant professional experience in an urban design role Experience preparing residential layouts and masterplans Understanding of the UK planning system and development process Strong design, graphic, and presentation skills Proficiency in relevant design software (AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp or similar) Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team Desirable: Chartered status (or working towards chartership) in a relevant professional body (RTPI, RIBA, or Landscape Institute) Experience supporting outline planning applications and feasibility studies Experience working with housebuilders or planning-led consultancies What We Offer Competitive salary circa 44,000 (depending on experience) Hybrid working model Collaborative and supportive studio environment Direct exposure to senior leadership and project decision-making Opportunity to work on residential-led masterplanning and placemaking projects Clear progression and professional development support