Associate Urban Designer

An enthusiastic and talented individual with at least 8 years' experience in master planning and placemaking, with a proven ability to lead complex projects of various scales and stages of design. We are looking for individuals with strong leadership skills and the ability to manage and develop a team of urban designers and creatives. The ideal candidate will also have a vested interest in supporting business initiatives that will help shape the continued growth of edge.

• Demonstrates a strong ability to lead a team of individuals and provide mentoring to guide professional development;
• Shows a strong passion for urban design and placemaking;
• Can confidently deliver multiple projects to a programme and on budget, using strong strategic thinking and problem solving skills in design;
• Presents excellent visual communication skills through hand drawing, Adobe suite and CAD (preferrably Vectorworks);
• Brings an enthusiastic, innovative and pro‑active approach to working in a team;
• Presents confident and effective communication, organisation and time management skills;
• Shows experience/interest in proactively engaging with developing a growing business;
• Possesses a post‑graduate qualification (or equivalent) in Urban Design or a related subject.

We are an award‑winning, ‘people and places first’ Urban Design and Master planning studio, with offices in Thame and Birmingham, who are looking for an experienced Senior Associate Urban Designer to strengthen our leadership team! It’s an exciting time to join edge, as we continue to grow the business and spread our influence through an expanding portfolio of high‑profile legacy projects.

Please include 3 fun facts about yourself! We want to know about you as an individual… what makes you tick? What are you passionate about?

For this role at edge, you will have the opportunity to lead a team and work on a wide range of complex projects at various stages, engaging in collaborative team working with consultants and clients on a regular basis. You will be enrolled on our Graduate to Director training programme, where we’ll provide you with support, resources and real opportunities so you can shape your skills and find your passion within the team – ensuring you ‘grow your own way’ in your career.

You’ll also have the opportunity to engage with and lead various business and edge

TEAM initiatives, to support our growing business. With us you’ll find purpose, mentorship, and a place to shine. At edge, you won’t just find a job; you’ll be joining a movement to make design more human, and we’ll lift you up every step of the way. Our vibrant team is our greatest asset, and we are committed to creating a healthy working environment in which our people can flourish and be happy.

Our benefits are designed to ensure everyone in the team has a good work/life balance, to show our appreciation for our people and to create opportunities for everyone to grow as individuals. Our benefits are constantly evolving, and currently include for example:

• 33 days holiday (Incl. Bank Holidays)
• Additional day off on your birthday
• Additional days off during the Christmas period
• An individual annual training budget
• Flexi‑working hours and hybrid working options
• 2 weeks ‘working away’ per year (can be abroad)
• CPDs and study trips – Team socials and events throughout the year
• Competitive salary