Urban Designer
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Area | Newcastle, North East |
| Sector | Architecture and Design |
| Salary | £30,000 - £55,000 depending on experience |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Matt Cassady |
| Job Ref | 19490 |
- Description
Our client, based in Newcastle, is seeking an experienced Senior Urban Designer to join their established and growing team. Working within a busy and evolving sector, this is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional to play a key role in shaping high-quality places while contributing to the strategic growth of a well-respected organisation.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary dependent on experience.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Annual leave: 22 days rising to 26 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays.
- Company pension scheme.
- Ongoing professional development, leadership support, and clear progression opportunities.
The Role
As a Senior Urban Designer, you will:
- Lead and manage complex urban planning and regeneration projects.
- Provide strategic planning advice across a range of development types.
- Prepare and oversee high-quality reports, frameworks, and design-led planning documents.
- Engage with clients, local authorities, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Support and mentor junior members of the team.
- Contribute to business development and the continued growth of the planning function.
About You
- Experience in urban design within the public or private sector.
- A degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning & Design, or a related discipline.
- MRTPI or working towards chartership (or equivalent experience at senior level).
- Strong understanding of UK planning policy, legislation, and urban design principles.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary inputs and managing client relationships.
If you are an experienced Urban Designer looking to take the next step in your career with a company that genuinely values its people, invests in professional growth, and offers long-term career development, this is an excellent opportunity.
Apply now or contact matt.cassady@linearrecruitment.co.uk | 07749 495879