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Junior Urban Designer

  • Location: London
  • Salary: £26k - 32k per year + None
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted about 2 months ago

  • Sector: Architecture, Construction
  • Contact: James Mccuskeradams
  • Contact Email: James.McCuskerAdams@anderselite.com
  • Contact Phone: 01173177808
  • Duration: Permanent/ Full Time
  • Start Date: Immediate/ Flexible
  • Expiry Date: 30 July 2025
  • Job Ref: anders_elite_411232

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for placemaking, masterplanning, and residential design? We're working with a respected urban design practice that's expanding its team and looking for a bright, enthusiastic Junior Urban Designer to support ongoing projects across the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing urban design studio based in central London, with strong links to a wider team of architectural and design professionals. You'll gain hands-on experience working on a range of residential and regeneration schemes, including early-stage feasibility, concept development, and planning support.

Why this role?

  • You'll collaborate with experienced directors and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Gain exposure to both strategic masterplans and detailed residential layouts.
  • Be part of a studio environment that values traditional and classical architecture.
  • Excellent training, mentorship, and career progression on offer.


What you'll be doing:

  • Assisting with site appraisals and helping to maximise development potential.
  • Supporting the design of sketch layouts, feasibility studies, and detailed plans.
  • Contributing to the creation of design codes, development briefs, and Design & Access Statements.
  • Attending public consultations, stakeholder workshops, and client meetings.
  • Helping to prepare CAD drawings, sketches, and presentation materials for planning applications.
  • Getting involved with site visits, surveys, and collaborative design reviews.


What they're looking for:

  • A degree (or master's) in Architecture or Urban Design.
  • Up to 3 years' experience in practice (graduates welcome).
  • Strong drawing skills - both by hand and on CAD (ArchiCAD training provided).
  • An interest in traditional, contextual, and character-led design.
  • Confident communicator with solid written English and presentation skills.
  • Self-motivated, collaborative, and eager to learn.


Desirable extras:

  • Familiarity with masterplanning processes and housing-led regeneration projects.
  • Interest in classical architecture and design heritage.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CAD platforms (ArchiCAD)


Perks:

  • Structured support and training for career development.
  • Opportunity to shape real-world communities and public spaces.
  • Flexible working environment with site visits and varied project exposure.