Senior Urban Designer

<p><strong>Job Title: Senior Urban Designer</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Camberley</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><strong>About the Company:</strong> 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.</p><p><strong>Role Overview:</strong> 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.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Contribute to the preparation of masterplans, vision documents, and design strategies</li><li>Support strategic site promotion and outline planning applications</li><li>Work collaboratively with planners, architects, and external consultants</li><li>Produce high-quality written reports, presentations, and graphic outputs</li><li>Assist with project coordination and delivery</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum of 3 years' UK-based experience in urban design or masterplanning</li><li>Postgraduate qualification in Urban Design from a UK university</li><li>Background in architecture is advantageous</li><li>Proven experience in strategic site promotion and planning applications</li><li>Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and graphic)</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and CAD</li><li>Hand drawing skills are desirable</li><li>Full right to work in the UK</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li><li>Clear progression opportunities within a growing consultancy</li><li>Exposure to a wide range of high-profile projects</li><li>Ongoing CPD and support for professional qualifications</li><li>Collaborative and supportive team culture</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits Include:</strong></p><ul><li>25 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising with service)</li><li>Private medical insurance (single cover)</li><li>Pension scheme (salary sacrifice)</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Staff referral bonus scheme</li><li>Discounts on property and financial services</li></ul><p>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.</p><p><strong>Interested?</strong> The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or </p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?G0hIdw8wpttM5pREpd2BWSffclDtg36fq" width="0" height="0" />