Associate Masterplanner / Urban Designer

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Full time
Location: Coventry
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Job offered by: IDP Group
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Category:
// Coventry - Head Office

Description

About IDP

IDP is an award-winning multi-disciplinary design practice based in the midlands. We have a strong reputation for the successful delivery of regeneration and masterplan projects in line with our ethos: placemaking for life. Why work with us?

We pride ourselves on being a friendly, collaborative practice with an open working environment. We place emphasis on providing and fostering a positive environment for the development of our staff. About the role

IDP has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a flexible, talented Senior Masterplanner/Urban Designer to join our team in our Central office on a permanent basis. Requirements

Working on a variety of UK projects, predominantly on medium, large and very large scale residential and mixed-use masterplans and housing layouts, for public and private sector clients. Acting as the day-to-day contact for clients on existing projects. Project managing significant high-profile projects leading a range of multi-disciplinary disciplines including our in-house landscape team. Preparing tender submissions, bids and attending/presenting at project interviews. Leading project teams. Conducting site, context and character appraisals to inform the design for new developments. Working up masterplan drawings, design strategies and detailed illustrations to support design principles. Producing comprehensive Design Codes and Design and Access Statements comprising written and graphic outputs. Working alongside local communities and other stakeholders through collaborative design workshops and public exhibitions. Desired Skills and Experience:

An Urban Design PG Dip or Masters, ideally with an undergraduate base in Architecture. For candidates with a Planning based Undergraduate degree, we would want to see a high level of skill in the delivery of detailed masterplans and layouts. Candidates with less formal qualifications may be considered based upon an excellent track record and a strong portfolio. Experience of working on UK residential and mixed-use development masterplans in an Urban Design or detailed layout role. Strong design background, working in a consultancy environment. Project management skills and experience of working on complex multi-disciplinary projects. An understanding of Architecture and Landscape Architecture and an ability to develop detailed codes and 3D briefs. Excellent written communication, presentation and negotiation skills, including an interest in community engagement. An understanding of business development and client needs in the residential sector. Able to produce high-quality hand drawings and have a strong eye for detail. Qualifications:

RIBA + Urban Design Masters / PG Dip; Bachelors in Architecture + Urban Design Masters / PG Dip; RTPI + Urban Design Masters / PG Dip. Company benefits:

Competitive salary Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance & Pension Scheme Car allowance Company laptop On-site parking Volunteering days 30 days holiday plus bank holidays Social events & networking To apply for this job, simply email us using the link below.

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