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Graduate Urban Designer

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Bidwells

Sep 10

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Sustainability
    Architecture & Urban Planning
  • Cambridge

AI generated summary

  • You need a degree in Landscape Architecture or Urban Design, skills in AutoCAD and Adobe, strong communication, initiative, teamwork, and a full driving license.
  • You will assess site constraints, prepare Design and Access Statements, create master plans, advise clients, support the team, build relationships, and promote services within the industry.

Requirements

  • Degree (or equivalent) in Landscape Architecture and/or Urban Design
  • Specific interest in Masterplanning, Urban Design, and Landscape Assessment
  • Proficiency in Auto Cad, Adobe systems and digital drawing/presentation packages such as InDesign
  • Good written and oral communication skills and ability to show initiative in furthering projects
  • Ability to act independently but also as part of multi-disciplinary professional teams
  • Initiate and prioritise work and meet deadlines without jeopardising quality
  • Good interpersonal skills with a helpful and approachable manner
  • Ability to accept, interpret and develop instructions in the best interests of clients and in accordance with RTPI, LI and Bidwells procedures
  • Full driving licence with access to your own vehicle (if this isn’t feasible, please let us know on your application)

Responsibilities

  • Undertaking assessments to establish site constraints and assess development potential including site visits, baseline assessments and development policy studies
  • Preparing Design and Access Statements and Vision Studies
  • Preparing master plans at all levels of scale and detail
  • Providing Urban Design advice to clients
  • Supporting the MLA team in the running of the team and preparation of project work
  • Identifying opportunities to build relationships within the Firm, and the wider property industry
  • Promoting the services of the Masterplanning, Landscape and Assessment team alongside the Planning Department

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Graduate Urban Designer position?

A degree (or equivalent) in Landscape Architecture and/or Urban Design is required.

What software skills are necessary for this role?

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe systems, and digital drawing/presentation packages such as InDesign is necessary.

Is there a specific area focus for the projects?

Yes, the projects primarily focus on the golden triangle of London, Cambridge, and Oxford, including the Oxford-Cambridge Arc.

What type of development program is offered to graduates?

Graduates will join a two-year graduate development program designed to enhance personal effectiveness, commercial and financial acumen, and client delivery skills.

Are there any specific benefits associated with this position?

Yes, benefits include a group staff bonus of up to 4 weeks of additional pay per year, comprehensive health and pension plans, lifestyle discounts, and enhanced family leave policies.

Is a driving license required for this role?

Yes, a full driving license with access to your own vehicle is required; however, applicants can notify us if this is not feasible.

How does Bidwells support professional development?

Bidwells provides continuous learning opportunities, study support, and promotion opportunities to help employees grow.

Are applications welcomed from diverse backgrounds?

Yes, Bidwells is committed to fostering an inclusive culture and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of background.

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Bidwells

A well-informed property consultancy with expertise in high growth markets, such as Science & Tech and The OxCam Arc.

Real Estate
Industry
201-500
Employees
1839
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Bidwells is one of the UK’s leading property consultancies, offering clients knowledge of, and access to, some of the most interesting real estate markets with the highest growth potential in the UK. Over 80% of the consultancy’s work is concentrated in the ‘Golden Triangle’ of Oxford, Cambridge and London, including sector-leading work in the science & technology, and education sectors. Bidwells helps investors, developers, occupiers, house builders and home owners to harness the benefits of the exceptional growth in these markets which represent over 44% of all real estate activity in the UK. In addition, Bidwells has a strong rural presence and manages thousands of square miles of the English and Scottish countryside and coastline. It is one of the leading consultancies in the high-growth forestry, renewables, and agriculture markets. These markets have consistently outperformed equities and bonds in recent years and are of significant interest to UK and overseas investors.