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Urban Designer Senior Urban Designer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for 3 hours
Location

Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF5 1DR, Wales

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job opening is for a Senior Urban Designer located in Cardiff or Bristol at an employee-owned consultancy focused on residential and regeneration projects.
  • Candidates should have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in residential master planning and strong design capability.
  • The role involves leading the design process on masterplans and collaborating with landscape and planning specialists.
  • A degree in Architecture, Planning, or Landscape Architecture is required, along with a proactive mindset and strong visual communication skills.
  • The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and hybrid working options, with a competitive salary that will be discussed during the hiring process.

Urban Designer | Senior Urban Designer Location: Cardiff or Bristol Employee-Owned Consultancy | Residential & Regeneration Projects

Due to continued growth and an expanding project portfolio, our client is looking to appoint an experienced Urban Designer with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in residential master planning.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, employee-owned consultancy where you'll play a key role in shaping places that work for people. The successful candidate will bring strong design capability, commercial awareness, and a passion for working on complex and interesting sites.

The Role:

You'll be involved in a range of residential and regeneration projects, contributing to and leading the design process on masterplans, frameworks, and spatial strategies. You'll collaborate closely with in-house landscape and planning specialists and take ownership of projects with the support of senior team members.

What We're Looking For:

  • Professional experience in residential-led masterplanning
  • Strong 3D design and visual communication skills - both graphic and verbal
  • Ability to think commercially and deliver practical, high-quality design solutions
  • A degree in Architecture, Planning, or Landscape Architecture, with further experience or a qualification in Urban Design
  • A proactive mindset and interest in working across a range of project types and sectors
  • Experience with Vectorworks is ideal, but training can be provided

Why Join?

  • A supportive, employee-owned environment where your voice matters
  • A structured professional development plan and opportunities to grow
  • Hybrid working with a strong preference for a Cardiff base
  • A diverse workload spanning residential, regeneration, and strategic planning
  • A close-knit, collaborative team culture focused on making great places

If you're ready to take the next step in your design career and want to join a practice that values both people and place, we'd love to hear from you.

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

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