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Senior Urban Designer

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Architecture & Urban Planning
    Design
  • Reading

AI generated summary

  • You need a degree in Planning/Urban Design, relevant experience, strong technical and design skills, effective communication, ambition, and excellent organizational abilities.
  • You will create masterplans, conduct feasibility studies, provide design feedback, produce presentations, and liaise with stakeholders across various projects in the South and home counties.

Requirements

  • Degree or professional qualification in Planning and/or Urban Design
  • Recent and relevant planning / urban design experience
  • Sound technical ability in planning / urban design work
  • Experience in dealing with local planning
  • A good feel and flair for landscape as well as architectural design and masterplanning skills
  • Excellent communicator who can articulate complicated issues between clients and project teams
  • Show ambition and a willingness to learn
  • Demonstrating a high-level diligence and organisational skills

Responsibilities

  • Working on masterplans detailed design throughout the South and home counties.
  • Producing masterplans at the early stages of design including feasibility reports, full detail design, access statements and outline masterplanning documents
  • Providing architectural, regeneration, masterplanning and urban design services to a variety of clients across the home counties
  • Look at the overall designs and reviews to improve any existing development and give advice on ongoing projects
  • Produce hand-drawn and digital designs for client presentations
  • Supporting the wider team and review any existing developments
  • Regularly communicate and liaise with different stakeholders of projects and clients

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Senior Urban Designer at Ridge?

The primary role involves working on masterplans and detailed design for various projects, including technical facilities, hotels, leisure buildings, educational institutions, and private commissions.

What types of projects will the Senior Urban Designer be involved in?

The Senior Urban Designer will work on a range of exciting projects, including world-class technical facilities, hotels, leisure and stadia buildings, educational buildings, offices, and unique private commissions.

What qualifications are required for the Senior Urban Designer position?

A degree or professional qualification in Planning and/or Urban Design is required for this role.

What experience is needed for this position?

Recent and relevant experience in planning or urban design, along with strong technical abilities in these areas, is essential.

Will the Senior Urban Designer need to collaborate with others?

Yes, regular communication and collaboration with different stakeholders and clients are vital components of this role.

What skills are necessary for success in this position?

Successful candidates must possess excellent communication skills, ambition, a willingness to learn, and strong organizational skills, along with a flair for landscape and architectural design.

What kind of design work will the Senior Urban Designer be responsible for?

The Senior Urban Designer will produce both hand-drawn and digital designs for client presentations and contribute to overall design reviews to advise on development improvements.

Where is the job based?

The Senior Urban Designer position is based at the Reading, Theale office.

What type of work environment does Ridge promote?

Ridge promotes a collaborative work environment, providing access to a wide range of integrated expertise and professional disciplines, and encourages quality, innovation, and career development.

Is experience with local planning required?

Yes, experience dealing with local planning is a requirement for this role.

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1946
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