Job description

Award-winning rg+p is one of the largest and most successful multidisciplinary design practices in the UK also featuring in AJ’s top 100 UK practices. From our Leicester, London and Birmingham studios, we design and deliver fantastic spaces and places.

We are currently recruiting for a full time Urban Designer to work in our Leicester studio.

The successful candidate is required to have…

• a passion for placemaking
• a good understanding of best practice urban design principles and UK planning policy
• relevant UK experience; particularly residential led mixed use communities
• a relevant degree (or equivalent) in Planning, Landscape Design or Architecture, ideally with a postgraduate degree/diploma in Urban Design
• a good knowledge of ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite or an ability to learn new software quickly
• the initiative to work both independently and as part of a team
• excellent time management skills
• knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes
• the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
• excellent communication skills

Why join our team?

• competitive salary
• pension scheme
• healthcare scheme
• perkbox discount account
• smart go travel scheme
• regular social events
• training and development
• promotion/progression routes
• mentoring system in place
• CPDs and external training
• extra day’s holiday for every 3 years’ service
• as much responsibility as you are prepared for!

rg+p is an equal opportunities employer and aims to develop its staff to reach their career potential.

Candidates must be eligible to work & live in the UK without any additional approval.

If you feel you are a strong candidate for this position, please email us your CV, detailing your relevant qualification, some examples of your work and your salary expectations.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (preferred)

Experience:

• Urban Design: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leicester, LE1 6TR

Application deadline: 24/03/2023