Urban Design Asssitant - Penguin Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

Planning/Urban Design Assistant - Reading

Salary: £23,000 to £28,000, depending on experience

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Planning/Urban Design Assistant to join a dynamic architecture practice based in Reading. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about urban design and looking to contribute to innovative residential development projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough research on local and national policy contexts relevant to residential design.
• Characterise neighbourhoods and establish site parameters to inform scheme development.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their overarching goals and aspirations.
• Support the preparation and management of pre-application submissions.
• Assist in the evolution of schemes as they are prepared for planning applications.
• Contribute to the development of Design and Access Statements.
• Prepare supporting materials, including member briefing documents, presentations, and public consultation materials.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated ability to research and summarise local policy and guidance for prospective sites.
• Strong written communication skills, with a solid vocabulary in urban design.
• Proficiency in InDesign for document preparation, including basic graphics and layouts.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Unreal Engine would be advantageous as the role develops.

Development Opportunities:

• Candidates will have the chance to enhance their knowledge of InDesign and become familiar with the Adobe suite for creating presentation materials and graphics.
• Opportunities to engage in establishing and advancing design principles for new developments.

This is a full-time office-based role, with potential for some home working after an initial period of 6-9 months.

Interested in this or other roles in Town Planning please do not hesitate to contact Sofia Conte or call . We have many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.