Assistant Urban Designer
We are an award-winning Urban Design and Masterplanning studio with offices in Thame and Birmingham. We are currently working on a range of exciting residential led masterplanning projects and are looking for an Assistant Urban Designer to support our growing team!
What we are Looking for:
An enthusiastic and talented individual with at least 1 years’ experience, post degree, in masterplanning and placemaking, with the ability to support on projects of various scales and stages of design.
The ideal candidate will hold a degree in a relevant subject related to urban design. A master’s degree in Urban Design or Architecture is preferrable but not essential. Alongside this, we’d love to hear from candidates with:
- Excellent visual communication skills through hand drawing, Adobe suite/CAD and preferably Sketch-Up.
- An enthusiastic, innovative and pro-active approach to work.
- Effective verbal and written communication, organisation and time management skills.
- The ability to positively contribute to and engage with team working.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV, portfolio/link to e-portfolio with covering letter/email to Rebecca Vaughan at enquiries@edgeud.co.uk
Please include 3 fun facts about yourself! We want to know about you as an individual…what makes you tick? What are you passionate about?
Living Life on the edge
For this role at edge, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects at various stages with our supportive team, engaging in collaborative team working with consultants and clients. You will be enrolled on our Graduate to Director training programme, with tailored support and training to develop your skills; to grow your own way in your career. You will have the opportunity to engage with edgeTEAM initiatives, to support our growing business.
At edge, our team is our greatest asset, and we are committed to creating a healthy working environment in which our people can flourish and be happy. Our benefits are designed to ensure everyone in the team has a good work/life balance, to show our appreciation for our people and to create opportunities for everyone to grow as individuals.
Our benefits are constantly evolving, and currently include for example:
- 33 days holiday (Incl. Bank Holidays)
- Additional day off on your birthday
- Additional days off during the Christmas period
- An individual annual training budget
- Flexi-working hours and hybrid working options
- 2 weeks ‘working away’ per year (can be abroad)
- CPDs and study trips - Team socials and events throughout the year
- Competitive salary
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (“Protected Characteristics”). We are happy to support any reasonable adjustments needed within the recruitment process.
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