Masterplanners​/Urban Designers

Description

About IDP

We are an award-winning inter-disciplinary practice known for creative thinking and deliverable outcomes. Our work spans a wide spectrum of sources including new settlement & SUE master planning; visioning and place‑making; design competitions; strategic land master planning and assessment; complex urban regeneration; residential layout detailed design alongside specialist services such as design review, expert witness, and academic collaboration & research. Our approach blends innovation with a clear understanding of project delivery, ensuring that every project is achievable.

We foster a collaborative, team‑oriented studio culture, offer competitive salary packages, ongoing professional development and training, and clear opportunities for career development.

Our studio is based in the heart of Coventry, a city steeped in history and undergoing bold, modern regeneration. With excellent transport links and in neighbouring Royal Leamington Spa, Warwick & Birmingham – areas celebrated for their character, independent culture, and green spaces – it’s a fantastic place to grow your career and enjoy a balanced, connected lifestyle.

Why work with us? We offer a supportive, team‑focused office environment, competitive salary packages, ongoing training, and clear opportunities for career development.

Based in Coventry, our studio sits at the heart of a city known for its rich history and bold, modern regeneration. With excellent transport links and close proximity to Warwick and Leamington Spa – both celebrated for their character, independent culture, and green spaces – it’s a fantastic place to grow your career and enjoy a balanced, connected lifestyle.

We have exciting opportunities for Masterplanners / Urban Designers at multiple levels to join our growing Urban Design team in our Midlands office on a permanent basis. With a diverse and expanding project portfolio for both private and public sector clients, we’re looking for talented designers ranging from Graduate level through to Associate level to work on high‑profile, complex, and engaging projects.

Whether you’re early in your career or a seasoned urban design professional, we’re interested in hearing from individuals passionate about delivering high‑quality, creative, and deliverable design solutions. Depending on type of experience, successful candidates will work on projects from new settlement scale through to detailed design concepts and residential layouts.

• Supporting or leading on medium to very large‑scale residential and mixed‑use masterplans for public and private sector clients.
• Contributing to or managing multi‑disciplinary projects, working alongside in‑house teams including landscape, architecture, and planning.
• Preparing and/or contributing to tender submissions, bids, and client presentations.
• Conducting site, context, and character appraisals to inform design proposals.
• Developing masterplan drawings, design strategies, detailed layouts, and illustrations.
• Producing or supporting the preparation of Design Codes, Design and Access Statements, and graphic material.
• Participating in or facilitating design workshops, public exhibitions, and community engagement activities.
• (For more senior roles) Project management, client liaison, business development, and mentoring junior team members.

We welcome applications from candidates at a range of career stages. The ideal candidate will have:

• A postgraduate qualification in Urban Design (PG Dip or Masters), ideally with an undergraduate degree in Architecture, Planning, or a related discipline.
• A strong design portfolio demonstrating creative and contextual thinking.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, CAD, and/or 3D modelling tools.
• Excellent communication and team working skills.

• Proven experience working on UK‑based residential and mixed‑use masterplans.
• Strong project and time management skills, with a commercially aware approach.
• Ability to manage or mentor junior staff and liaise directly with clients.
• Confidence in producing and presenting design…