Senior Urban Designer

Job Title: Senior Urban Designer

Location: Camberley

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a market-leading planning and design consultancy in their search for an experienced Urban Designer / Senior Urban Designer to join their growing team.

About the Company: This well-established consultancy is recognised as one of the UK's leading planning and design specialists, delivering high-quality, sustainable developments across England and Wales. With a strong reputation for innovation and placemaking, the team works on a diverse portfolio of projects, including large-scale new settlements and residential neighbourhoods. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where creativity and professional growth are actively encouraged.

Role Overview: The successful candidate will play a key role within the design team, contributing to a range of masterplanning and strategic development projects. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, helping to shape vision-led design solutions and support the delivery of outline planning applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the preparation of masterplans, vision documents, and design strategies
• Support strategic site promotion and outline planning applications
• Work collaboratively with planners, architects, and external consultants
• Produce high-quality written reports, presentations, and graphic outputs
• Assist with project coordination and delivery

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years' UK-based experience in urban design or masterplanning
• Postgraduate qualification in Urban Design from a UK university
• Background in architecture is advantageous
• Proven experience in strategic site promotion and planning applications
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and graphic)
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and CAD
• Hand drawing skills are desirable
• Full right to work in the UK

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing consultancy
• Exposure to a wide range of high-profile projects
• Ongoing CPD and support for professional qualifications
• Collaborative and supportive team culture

Benefits Include:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising with service)
• Private medical insurance (single cover)
• Pension scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Staff referral bonus scheme
• Discounts on property and financial services

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Urban Designer to take the next step in their career within a dynamic and supportive environment, contributing to the creation of sustainable and high-quality places.

Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or