Urban Designer

Morson is currently working in partnership with a growing multidisciplinary design practice to recruit a talented Urban Designer for their studio just outside of Southampton.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and design-led team delivering high-quality residential and mixed-use schemes for national housebuilders and private developers.

About the Role; You''ll be working on a variety of exciting projects across residential masterplanning and placemaking. The successful candidate will support and lead on concept design, feasibility studies, development briefs, and detailed masterplans, contributing to meaningful community-focused design outcomes.

Key Responsibilities: - Prepare conceptual urban design work, feasibility studies, and masterplans. - Support the delivery of development briefs, design strategies, and technical documents. - Manage delegated projects, ensuring quality, deadlines and client liaison are maintained. - Collaborate closely with internal teams and external consultants. - Produce diagrams, layouts, and illustrative material using industry-standard software.

What Were Looking For: - A degree and postgraduate qualification in Urban Design or closely related discipline. - Minimum 3 years UK experience, ideally in residential/mixed-use schemes. - Experience working with housing developers and housebuilders. - Excellent design and presentation skills. - Strong communication and document preparation ability. - Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), AutoCAD, SketchUp. - Confident in both collaborative and independent working environments. - Ambitious, organised, and eager to progress your career.

Why Apply? - Competitive salary based on experience. - Hybrid working offered (split between studio and home working). - 21 days annual leave + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown. - Pension scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, and eyecare benefit. - Modern open-plan studio and free onsite parking. - Employee retail discount platform. - Good CPD programme and promotion prospects. - Friendly, sociable studio with regular events. This is a great opportunity for an Urban Designer who wants to work on placemaking-led, residential-focused design in a supportive and dynamic setting.

If youre ready to take the next step in your career, wed love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV and portfolio.