Graduate Urban Designer - Community Development

With every community, Stantec redefines what’s possible.

Final date to receive applications:
Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.

Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Urban Designer in our Manchester office, where you'll be part of a market-leading Community Development discipline.

As a Graduate Urban Designer, you'll join a team of 4 urban design professionals based primarily in Manchester, working on a diverse range of projects that help shape sustainable, high-quality places. Supported by experienced Senior Urban Designers, Associates and Directors, you'll develop your technical and creative skills while gaining hands‑on project experience. You'll also collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of Architects, Landscape Architects and Planners, giving you exposure to different perspectives and the opportunity to contribute to innovative design solutions from day one.

You'll have the opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio of residential and mixed‑use developments, including urban extensions, new settlements and regeneration projects. Working across a range of project stages, you'll gain valuable experience from early‑stage feasibility and visioning through to master planning, detailed design and project delivery, developing a broad understanding of the urban design process.

Day-to-day, you'll:

• Support the delivery of residential‑led placemaking projects across the North of England and wider UK, helping to guide schemes through the planning process.
• Assist with the preparation of masterplans, vision documents and other design‑led project outputs.
• Contribute to the production of Design and Access Statements and related planning documentation.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop design codes and place‑based design guidance.
• Support Senior and Associate Urban Designers in the delivery of projects, gaining hands‑on experience across a variety of project stages and scales.

We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. The applicable professional qualification for this role is with the RTPI, LI or RIBA charter ships.

This role will help deliver sustainable, resilient infrastructure and community developments that create lasting benefits for people, places and the environment. Working across a range of projects, you will support the planning, design and delivery of infrastructure solutions that enhance communities, promote sustainable growth and improve quality of life. Your work will contribute to addressing key challenges such as climate resilience, resource efficiency and environmental stewardship, helping clients deliver innovative, future‑ready solutions that meet the needs of both local communities and wider society.

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Design, we’d love to receive your application if you are:

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• An Adapter - You’re able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
• A Perseverer - You stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
• An Eager Learner - You learn from your experiences and the world around you, using this knowledge to anticipate how situations may unfold.
• A Collaborator - You work effectively with lots of different people, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
• A Problem‑Solver - You love to give your thoughts based on what you see, being unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.

Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support.

Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

• A competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance
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