Layout Designer

We are looking for a talented and experienced Urban Designer / Layout Designer to join our clients Design team in their Cambridge office.

This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with a highly skilled team of designers and architects, contributing to a broad range of work including urban design and planning, feasibility studies, layout design, development briefs, and strategic frameworks. Our projects span residential and mixed-use schemes, along with a variety of other sectors, offering both challenge and variety.

You will play an integral part in shaping sustainable, well-considered places from early concept through to detailed design. The role involves:

• Preparing masterplans and detailed layout designs
• Supporting outline and reserved matters applications
• Producing development briefs and design strategies
• Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and external consultants
• Engaging confidently with clients and stakeholders

We are seeking a motivated and creative professional who can demonstrate:

• A relevant Undergraduate Degree, Master’s, or Diploma in Urban Design, Architecture, or a related Built Environment discipline
• Experience with in private practice, consultancy, or a commercial house building environment
• Experience in detailed design and Reserved Matters Applications (RMA)
• Outline planning application experience
• A strong understanding of the UK planning system, with the ability to interpret and respond to local authority design guidance
• Proficiency in CAD software (Vectorworks and/or Sketch Up advantageous but not essential)
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Confidence in client liaison and relationship building
• Strong project management capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal and interdisciplinary skills
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and a keen eye for detail

The client offer a range of benefits including generous holiday allowance, hybrid working, pension and bonus.