Urban Designer

Award-winning rg+p is one of the largest and most successful multidisciplinary design practices in the UK also featuring in AJ’s top 100 UK practices. From our London, Birmingham and Leicester studios, we create a sustainable legacy, designed and delivered for clients and communities.

 We are currently recruiting for a full time Urban Designer to work in our Leicester studio.

 The successful candidate is required to have…

  • a passion for placemaking

  • a good understanding of best practice urban design principles and UK planning policy

  • relevant UK experience; particularly residential led mixed use communities

  • a relevant degree (or equivalent) in Planning, Landscape Design or Architecture, ideally with a postgraduate degree/diploma in Urban Design

  • a good knowledge of ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite or an ability to learn new software quickly

  • the initiative to work both independently and as part of a team

  • excellent time management skills

  • knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes

  • the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines

  • excellent communication skills

 Why join our team?

  • competitive salary

  • pension scheme

  • healthcare scheme

  • perkbox discount account

  • smart go travel scheme

  • regular social events

  • training and development

  • promotion/progression routes

  • mentoring system in place

  • CPDs and external training

  • extra day’s holiday for every 3 years’ service

  • as much responsibility as you are prepared for!

rg+p is an equal opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to work & live in the UK without any additional approval.

 If you feel you are a strong candidate for this position, please email us your CV, detailing your relevant qualification, some examples of your work and your salary expectations.