Senior Urban Designer
Stantec, City Centre, Manchester
Senior Urban Designer
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Stantec, City Centre, Manchester
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 3 Dec | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 4cb46ea8704c4e2996e5e57e2b69c70a
Full Job Description
- Working on medium to large-scale residential and mixed-use masterplans and housing layouts
- Contributing to the design process through masterplan development, diagrams, and documentation
- Conducting site appraisals and context analysis to inform design decisions
- Developing innovative and deliverable visions for new settlements and urban extensions
- Producing masterplan drawings, design strategies, and detailed illustrations
- Creating indicative layouts and urban design concepts with strong design rationales
- Producing high-quality hand drawings and utilizing design software
- Supporting the development of design and access statements
- Collaborating with local communities and stakeholders through workshops and exhibitions
- Liaising with technical experts to ensure project feasibility
- Delivering exceptional work within tight deadlines
- Contributing to creative thinking and concept development, We are an inclusive employer and want to ensure all our applicants have the same opportunity for success. Please inform us of any support or reasonable adjustment you may need as a result of a disability, long term health condition, neurodiversity or other personal circumstances, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability during the recruitment process (for example extra assessment time, visual adjustment, special access request). Please contact a member of our talent team if reasonable adjustments are required. Our email is Careers.UK&I@stantec.com and a member of our team will be happy to assist.
- A postgraduate qualification in Urban Design or a related field
- Proven experience in medium to large-scale residential and mixed-use masterplanning, including new settlements and urban extensions
- Strong understanding of urban design principles and best practices
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup, and Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A passion for creating sustainable and inspiring communities
The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities. Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations, or any other condition of employment. Stantec complies with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply. - Challenging and Rewarding Work: Contribute to significant projects that shape the future of our cities and towns.
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside talented professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Career Progression: Advance your career with opportunities for growth and development.
- Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements.