Urban Designer

This is an exciting opportunity to join Sustrans as part of the Design and Engineering team focusing on the work in the England South Region.

As the Senior Urban Designer, you will join the team of Urban Designer and Engineers to help deliver Sustrans vision for Liveable Cities and Towns, transforming streets, public spaces and Sustrans National Cycle Network creating routes and spaces that encourage people to travel more actively in their day to day lives

As a senior member of the team, you will work with the Urban Designers and Engineers to deliver high quality designs that support that effective delivery of Sustrans programmes and projects. You will be responsible for quality assurance, project management, and external relationships and help build a pipeline of future funding. You will also represent Sustrans at meetings with local authority officers, external clients and finders, as well as liaising with members of the public and consultations.

This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans.

You should have experience of working on a range of design projects, which will include a high level of stakeholder and community engagement and involvement You will also have a proven track record in project management and programme plan management, including risk, and budgetary management.

You will be skilled in the production of technical drawing and specifications for street and public spaces using design software. You will also have proven stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people.

We ask you demonstrate your knowledge of health and safety legislation and practice including application of CDM regulations.

At Sustrans, you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.

We're all here to change things. You'll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative problem solvers all working together to change things for the better.

We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.

You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.

We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve. We welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.

You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.

Wellbeing

• 28 days leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working.


• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro rata for part-time staff).


• Staff volunteer days.


• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service.


• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes.


Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans.


• Bike, computer and season ticket loans.


• Discount benefits.


• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London).


• Death in service benefit - 3 times annual salary.


Family-friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.


• Flexible Working practices (full-time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday).