Urban Design Asssitant
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- England,South East,Berkshire,Reading
- full-time
- £23,000 - £28,000 per annum
Job Description:
Job Title: Planning/Urban Design Assistant
Location: Reading
Reference: SC1350
Salary: £23,000 to £28,000
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.
Location: Reading
Reference: SC1350
Salary: £23,000 to £28,000
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.
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