Associate Masterplanner/Urban Designer

Coventry

IDP have an exciting and challenging opportunity for a flexible, talented Senior Masterplanner/Urban Designer to join our team in our central London office on a permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities:
• Working on a variety of UK projects, predominantly on medium, large and very large scale residential and mixed-use masterplans and housing layouts, for public and private sector clients
• Acting as the day-to-day contact for clients on existing projects
• Project managing significant high profile projects leading a range of multi-disciplinary disciplines including our in house landscape team
• Preparing tender submissions, bids and attending/presenting at project interviews
• Leading project teams
• Conducting site, context and character appraisals to inform the design for new developments
• Working up masterplan drawings, design strategies and detailed illustrations to support design principles
• Producing comprehensive Design Codes and Design and Access Statements comprising written and graphic outputs
• Working alongside local communities and other stakeholders through collaborative design workshops and public exhibitions

Desired Skills and Experience:
• An Urban Design PG Dip or Masters, ideally with an undergraduate base in architecture
• For candidates with a planning-based under graduate degree, we would want to see a high level of skill in the delivery of detailed masterplans and layouts
• Candidates with less formal qualifications may be considered based upon excellent track record and a strong portfolio
• Experience of working on UK residential and mixed-use development masterplans in an Urban Design or detailed layout role
• Strong design background, working in a consultancy environment
• Project management skills and experience of working on complex multi-disciplinary projects
• An understanding of Architecture and Landscape Architecture and an ability to develop detailed codes and 3D briefs
• Excellent written communication, presentation and negotiation skills, including an interest in community engagement
• An understanding of business development and client needs in the residential sector
• Able to produce high quality hand drawings and have a strong eye for detail
• Excellent team-working skills
• An ability to manage own time, workload and meet tight deadlines 
• Proficiency in CAD or 3D computer modelling skills
• Proficiency in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Microsoft Office

Qualifications:
RIBA + Urban Design Masters / PG Dip; Bachelors in Architecture + Urban Design Masters / PG Dip; RTPI + Urban Design Masters / PG Dip.

Company benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Assurance & Pension Scheme
- Car allowance
- Company laptop
- On site parking
- Volunteering days
- 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Social events & networking  

Contact Name: Ellie Varney Contact Email: evarney@idpgroup.com
Contact Telephone: (024) 7652 7600

Closing Date
Sunday 27 October 2024