Urban Designer

Urban Designer

Location England North

£32,596 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Full time 37.5 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working

Base:
Hybrid within a commutable distance of Sefton and Bootle, and the opportunity to work at your nearest Walk Wheel Cycle Trust Hub

Contract:

Permanent

Disclosure:
Enhanced DBS is required for this position as the post holder will be working with school and community groups in the region. We will pay for this for the successful candidate and support them to apply.

As an Urban Designer, you will use your technical skills and experience to help deliver complex projects. You will work with minimal supervision, using your recognised expertise to produce accurate technical outputs and resources to support co-design activities. One of your first projects will be part of the team engaging with schools and local communities in Bootle, Sefton, to do engagement‑led design work to improve neighbourhoods around schools, for active travel.

Your creative problem‑solving skills and technical knowledge will play an important role in supporting the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust’s mission to create high quality and sustainable infrastructure.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team of designers, engineers, and technicians in the Infrastructure Directorate, as well as colleagues in other Directorates. In the team, you will provide support throughout the design and delivery of projects and programmes that align with the Trust’s strategic priorities. Your work will contribute to creating places that are safe, accessible, and enjoyable for people to walk, wheel, and cycle.

• You will work with internal and external partners, as well as regulatory authorities, throughout each project. This includes facilitation of school and community engagement activities.
• You will use innovative and sustainable design and construction practices in all your work.
• You will take responsibility for managing straightforward projects.
• You will use your recognised technical expertise to produce clear and accurate project outputs, and collaborative design activities.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys turning creative ideas into real, positive change. You will help shape safer and more inclusive streets and neighbourhoods. You will work closely with communities and schools to understand their needs and make walking, wheeling, and cycling safer, easier, and more enjoyable for everyone.

If you like fast paced, purposeful design work and want to see your ideas make a clear and visible impact, this role will be a great fit for you.

We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

• Degree in a relevant subject such as Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or another clearly relevant specialism. You can also meet this requirement with two years of experience after your degree, or with five years of relevant work experience without a degree.
• Working understanding of healthy street design, including inclusive design principles and a holistic approach to creating safe and accessible places.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain information clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Experience working on projects that involve meaningful community engagement and codesign with local people.
• Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Experience in using design software programmes such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, PS, AutoCAD and GIS.

• Always Learning – curious, open‑minded and committed to continuous improvement.
• Championing Equity – inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed.
• Taking Ownership – proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better.
• Delivering Together – collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success.

We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why…