Associate Urban Designer

Job Title: Associate Urban Designer
Locations: Manchester, London, or Birmingham (Hybrid/Office-Based Options Available)
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Aztrum is proud to partner with a nationally renowned multidisciplinary consultancy to recruit an Associate Urban Designer for their growing teams in Manchester, London, or Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented designer ready to step into a senior role and lead on a diverse range of high-impact projects across the UK.

From strategic masterplans and new settlements to urban extensions and regeneration schemes, you’ll help shape sustainable, inclusive, and design-led communities that stand the test of time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver urban design and master planning projects from concept to completion
• Manage and mentor junior team members, supporting their growth and development
• Produce high-quality graphics, reports, site layouts, design codes, and planning documentation
• Work directly with clients, land promoters, developers, and local authorities
• Support business development activities, including contributing to bids and project proposals
• Collaborate with in-house and external teams including architects, planners, and engineers

What We’re Looking For:

We're seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Associate Urban Designer who brings a strong blend of creativity, technical ability, and strategic thinking. The ideal candidate will have:

• A relevant postgraduate qualification in Urban Design, or a strong interest in urban design and master planning supported by a qualification in a related field such as Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Town Planning
• Proven UK-based experience working within an urban design or master planning consultancy, with a portfolio that includes residential, mixed-use, or employment land projects for national housebuilders, land promoters, or developers
• A solid understanding of current urban design and placemaking principles within the UK planning context
• Strong design flair and the ability to translate high-level strategic concepts into detailed and deliverable design solutions
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate ideas to clients and colleagues alike
• Chartered Membership of the RTPI or working towards chartership; alternatively, recognition as a Practitioner in Urban Design or a willingness to pursue it
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, and SketchUp; experience with Vectorworks and QGIS would be advantageous
• Confidence in hand sketching and drawing, with the ability to communicate ideas visually at early design stages
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to lead and contribute to multidisciplinary teams, maintaining a keen eye for detail throughout
• A proactive attitude to continuous learning and professional development, with up-to-date industry knowledge
• The legal right to work in the UK (essential)

Why Apply?

• Be part of a respected, design-led consultancy with a national footprint
• Work on impactful and award-winning urban design projects across a range of sectors
• Clear pathway for professional development and promotion
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Supportive, inclusive and collaborative work environment

Interested?
 To find out more or apply, please send your CV and portfolio to callum.jones@aztrum.com or contact Callum on 0208 1645915 for a confidential chat.