Junior Urban Designer
Application Deadline: 30 June 2026
Department: Urban Designer 0-3 Years Qualified
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Winchester, Hampshire
Description
Our multi-disciplinary urban design team is looking for recent graduates with a degree in Architecture or Urban Design to assist with our masterplanning and speculative housing services.
Key Competencies
Candidates will work on vision statements and masterplans of varying scales, taking projects from initial concept through outline and detailed planning stages. They will gain experience with existing building types as well as bespoke homes and mixed‑use buildings and will become familiar with producing design codes to support long‑term masterplan delivery. The role offers opportunities to collaborate with the wider Urbanism team and work independently. Candidates should be able to design by hand and digitally; ArchiCAD experience is useful but not essential, and no previous background in traditional or classical architecture is required - only a genuine enthusiasm for the traditional and contextual urbanism the practice promotes.
Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of site and context analysis, urban form and character assessment, and be willing to assist with feasibility studies, detailed layouts, design guidelines, planning documentation, Design and Access Statements, and planning applications. They should also be willing to support public and stakeholder engagement activities. Strong interpersonal skills, good organisation, self‑motivation, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team - while taking responsibility for their own actions are essential.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Technical & Design
- Working knowledge of CAD systems (ideally ArchiCAD; training will be provided)
- Awareness of masterplanning procedures.
- Familiarity with traditional and classical architecture is advantageous.
- Strong hand-drawing skills.
- Ability to assist with the preparation of sketches, working drawings, and presentation models.
- Ability to prepare cad drawings for both internal and external use.
- Willingness to refine and revise designs to meet the brief, respond to site context, and accommodate evolving client requirements.
- Willingness to attend site visits to assist with surveys and related meetings.
Communication
- Strong verbal and visual presentation skills.
- Ability to participate in internal and external meetings.
General
- Excellent communication and personal presentation.
- Practical, common-sense approach to problem solving.
- Strong written English skills.
- Interest in traditional and classical architecture (prior knowledge is a bonus, not essential).
- Eagerness to expand professional knowledge and experience.
- Willingness to learn new skills and assist with general office duties and administration.
- Flexibility to travel within the UK.
Computer/Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (word, Excel).
- Working knowledge of CAD systems (ArchiCAD training provided).
- Strong drawing and presentation abilities.
