Urban Design Assistant

BPTW is looking for an experienced Part 2 Architectural Assistant to lead on a number of exciting masterplanning projects for urban extensions and large scale new neighbourhoods within the UK as well as assisting in the development of design proposals and solutions for residential-led outline and detailed planning applications.

About us

The BPTW Urban Design Team are looking to expand their growing team. Based in our Greenwich studio, our team is looking for those who share our values, which include being passionate, collaborative, creative and respectful. We know urban design has the power to transform places, and we deliver projects that contribute to more successful and sustainable places.

With a strong design-led portfolio of masterplans, feasibility studies, outline and reserved matters planning application and urban regeneration projects. The team is looking for candidates who have post graduate experience in masterplanning, working with national housebuilders or smaller SME’s to deliver successful new neighbourhoods.

We offer an open, collaborative, and interactive working environment, which promotes the sharing of ideas and enables creativity to flourish. Teamwork is important to us, and our office culture aspires to engender inclusivity at all levels. Our workplace gender balance, recognition as one of the most diverse UK architecture studios by the AJ100, and multiple industry awards for our employment practices, reflect the benefits of our studio culture. We are an Equal Opportunities employer with a wheelchair accessible studio and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

The Role

We are looking for a designer, who is a team player, and willing to progress within our growing Urban Design Team. Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate aptitude and drive towards project ownership and delivery. They will have professional, post qualification (Part 2 / Part 3) experience in an urban design and masterplanning practice, or an architectural practice, working on the delivery of larger-scale UK residential-led masterplanning projects. They will have project experience in developing masterplan layouts, contributing to feasibility studies, preparing Planning Applications, writing reports and developing presentations.

The role will include running smaller projects and working within a project team on larger urban design projects. The successful candidate will have excellent written, verbal and graphic communication skills, and be proficient in the use of Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, CAD and hand-drawing. Good knowledge of urban design best practice and UK planning policy is essential.

Excellent communication skills and the confidence to deal directly with clients is a must, as well as being comfortable with working in an open-plan multi-team studio.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Some experience of working in an Architectural or urban design and masterplanning practice

Excellent verbal and graphic communication skills

Good knowledge of urban design best practice and UK planning policy

Proficient in the use of Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch Up & AutoCAD

Confidence and ability to contribute to larger projects and lead on aspects of smaller projects

Experience in preparing planning applications

Understanding of and able to contribute to feasibility studies

Ability to design and develop engaging presentations

Person Specification

Passionate about design and the creative process

Self-motivated and effective in collaborative team environments

Ability to plan, manage and prioritise workload & communicate requirements effectively

Confident, enthusiastic and positive attitude with the ability to build relationships externally and across the Practice

Collaborative approach, consistent to share information, knowledge and resources

Regularly encouraging opportunities for others to develop (particularly when leading projects or aspects of projects)

Project Responsibilities

Contribute to and confidently lead key aspects of urban design and masterplanning projects

Strong design skills and ability to effectively communicate ideas appropriate to the type of project and client

Ability to quickly develop project ownership related to project delivery and next steps : e.g. overall project narrative, outputs required, presentations, consultation exercises

Able to manage day to day activities on a project : e.g. setting work, managing and overseeing workload of design assistants and monitoring progress

Mentor and advise urban design assistants as appropriate

Establish and document project requirements clearly

Prepare background planning and site analysis and development of feasibility studies

Prepare reports, presentations and interim and final reports, as required

Ability to convincingly lead and present at internal, client, consultation and formal meetings and events

Administer project related information in line with standards and procedures of the Practice

Update Associate on project progress & key issues

Team Responsibilities

Encourage and expect a collaborative approach from the team and identify and addresses issues in a proactive manner as they arise

Work closely with the Associates in the team to ensure all team members are allocated to appropriate project / work in accordance with their skill level, ability and aspirations, enabling individuals to develop their skills and talents

Co-ordinate design work as necessary with other consultants

Ensure effective dialogue & task delivery across the team

Practice Responsibilities

Advocate of practice values

Support Associate / Director on bids / fee proposals and resourcing

Develop and maintain good relationships with clients, consultants and others

Contribute and participate in practice-wide training & development

Represent and promote the practice at external urban design events

Engage in wider practice activities

BPTW staff have access to a range of benefits, including but not limited to :

24 / 7 Access to an Employee Assistance Programme & GP Helpline

Cashback on Healthcare costs

Free financial advice

Insurance cover (Life Assurance; Critical Illness; Income protection)

Cycle to work scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Annual salary reviews

Regular design reviews, CPDs and social events

Daily breakfast cereals and freshly ground coffee

Apply

Please submit a copy of your CV, along with a cover letter and a portfolio of selected works to people@bptw.co.uk with the title ‘Urban Design Assistant’.

Your cover letter should explain why you want to work with BPTW and how you meet the essential criteria. You can also include details on any other experience or knowledge you feel is relevant to the role.

Please note we are currently unable to support applications that require current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Please clearly state your right to work in the UK on your application.

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