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Senior Urban Designer

Penguin Recruitment
London
money-bag £35000 - £45000/annum
Posted: 22 April 2026 (1 week ago)
Closing date: 22 May 2026
Ref: 225017410

Senior Urban Designer

London (Hybrid)
Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits

An award-winning, independent planning, design and environmental consultancy is seeking a Senior Urban Designer to join its growing London team.

This is a key opportunity to step into a highly respected, interdisciplinary practice known for delivering complex, large-scale masterplanning, regeneration and new community projects across the UK. The business brings together planning, urban design, architecture, landscape and environmental expertise to create sustainable, people-centred places with long-term impact.

The Role

You will play a central role in the design and delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects, from strategic site promotion through to detailed masterplanning and design coding.

Working as part of an integrated team, you will:

  • Lead and contribute to masterplanning and urban design projects at a variety of scales
  • Prepare high-quality design outputs including frameworks, parameter plans and design codes
  • Collaborate closely with planning, landscape and environmental colleagues to deliver holistic solutions
  • Engage with clients, stakeholders and local authorities
  • Support junior team members and contribute to the continued growth of the urban design function

About You

We''re keen to speak with talented designers who combine creativity with strong technical capability and commercial awareness.

You will likely have:

  • A degree (and ideally postgraduate qualification) in Urban Design, Architecture or a related field
  • Several years'' experience within a UK consultancy or design practice
  • Proven experience in masterplanning and residential/mixed-use schemes
  • Strong graphic, written and verbal communication skills
  • A collaborative mindset and the confidence to contribute ideas in an interdisciplinary environment

Why Apply?

  • Work within a people-focused, collaborative culture with no silos and a genuinely integrated approach
  • Be part of a practice delivering high-profile, meaningful projects across regeneration, new settlements and urban extensions
  • Opportunity to shape sustainable places that respond to community, environmental and commercial needs
  • Clear pathway for career progression within a growing, employee-focused business
  • Flexible working and a supportive, inclusive team environment

Interested?

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch with our recruitment team.

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