Associate Masterplanner / Urban Designer

Description

About IDP

IDP is an award-winning multi-disciplinary design practice based in the midlands, we have a strong reputation for the successful delivery of regeneration and masterplan projects in line with our ethos; placemaking for life.

Why work with us?

We pride ourselves on being a friendly, collaborative practice with an open working environment. We place emphasis on providing and fostering a positive environment for the development of our staff.

About the role

IDP have an exciting and challenging opportunity for a flexible, talented Senior Masterplanner/Urban Designer to join our team in our Central office on a permanent basis.

Requirements

• Working on a variety of UK projects, predominantly on medium, large and very large scale residential and mixed use
masterplans and housing layouts, for public and private sector clients;
• Acting as the day-to-day contact for clients on existing projects;
• Project managing significant high profile projects leading a range of multi-disciplinary disciplines including our in
house landscape team;
• Preparing tender submissions, bids and attending/presenting at project interviews;
• Leading project teams;
• Conducting site, context and character appraisals to inform the design for new developments;
• Working up masterplan drawings, design strategies and detailed illustrations to support design principles;
• Producing comprehensive Design Codes and Design and Access Statements comprising written and graphic outputs;
• Working alongside local communities and other stakeholders through collaborative design workshops and public
exhibitions

Desired Skills and Experience:

• An Urban Design PG Dip or Masters, ideally with an undergraduate base in Architecture; For candidates with a
Planning based Under Graduate degree, we would want to see a high level of skill in the delivery of detailed
masterplans and layouts.
• Candidates with less formal qualifications may be considered based upon excellent track record and a strong
portfolio
• Experience of working on UK residential and mixed use development masterplans in an Urban Design or detailed layout
role;
• Strong design background, working in a consultancy environment;
• Project management skills and experience of working on complex multi-disciplinary projects;
• An understanding of Architecture and Landscape Architecture and an ability to develop detailed codes and 3D briefs;
• Excellent written communication, presentation and negotiation skills, including an interest in community
engagement;
• An understanding of business development and client needs in the residential sector;
• Able to produce high quality hand drawings and have a strong eye for detail;

Qualifications:

RIBA + Urban Design Masters / PG Dip; Bachelors in Architecture + Urban Design Masters / PG Dip; RTPI + Urban Design Masters / PG Dip.

Company benefits:
– Competitive salary
– Private Medical Insurance
– Life Assurance & Pension Scheme
– Car allowance
– Company laptop
– On site parking
– Volunteering days
– 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
– Social events & networking

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