Job Description
Job Title: Senior Urban Designer
Location: Camberley
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a market-leading planning and design consultancy in their search for an experienced Urban Designer / Senior Urban Designer to join their growing team.
About the Company: This well-established consultancy is recognised as one of the UK's leading planning and design specialists, delivering high-quality, sustainable developments across England and Wales. With a strong reputation for innovation and placemaking, the team works on a diverse portfolio of projects, including large-scale new settlements and residential neighbourhoods. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where creativity and professional growth are actively encouraged.
Role Overview: The successful candidate will play a key role within the design team, contributing to a range of masterplanning and strategic development projects. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, helping to shape vision-led design solutions and support the delivery of outline planning applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the preparation of masterplans, vision documents, and design strategies
- Support strategic site promotion and outline planning applications
- Work collaboratively with planners, architects, and external consultants
- Produce high-quality written reports, presentations, and graphic outputs
- Assist with project coordination and delivery
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years' UK-based experience in urban design or masterplanning
- Postgraduate qualification in Urban Design from a UK university
- Background in architecture is advantageous
- Proven experience in strategic site promotion and planning applications
- Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and graphic)
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and CAD
- Hand drawing skills are desirable
- Full right to work in the UK
What's on Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing consultancy
- Exposure to a wide range of high-profile projects
- Ongoing CPD and support for professional qualifications
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
Benefits Include:
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising with service)
- Private medical insurance (single cover)
- Pension scheme (salary sacrifice)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Staff referral bonus scheme
- Discounts on property and financial services
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Urban Designer to take the next step in their career within a dynamic and supportive environment, contributing to the creation of sustainable and high-quality places.
Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or
