Urban Designer III Maternity Cover

Currently our London office is recruiting for an experienced Urban Designer to join our London office for a 12month fixed term contract (Maternity Cover).

Successful candidates will have exceptional and proven experience working on large complex projects at either a regional or national scale. Candidates should be confident when it comes to contributing to the overall success of the team can work well with various stakeholders and can assist in supporting a team.

A minimum of 5 years worth of experience within a similar professional environment will be required.

Essential requirements and responsibilities include but arent limited to:

• Uses advanced experience and knowledge of planning and design to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design and living design.
• Conducts data gathering research and creative exploration.
• Analyses sites programs and other key project elements through quantitative and qualitative means.
• Develops analytical and design drawings throughout the design process using analog (through sketching and physical modeling) and digital means (through digital analyses sketching and modeling).
• Strategises outlines mockups and develops design documentation including master plan reports design guidelines and clientready presentation materials.
• Coordinates all aspects of project deliverables.
• Reviews evaluates and integrates zoning and policy requirements into project design.
• Develops strategies for key urban frameworks and systems including but not limited to circulation open space buildings and infrastructure.
• Performs advanced development calculations according to specified standards and proposed development controls.
• Leads projectrelated client discussions and presentations.
• Assists with projectrelated public discussions and presentations.
• Takes increasing ownership on tasks within project teams and studio activities.
• Implements responsibilities on projects within the scope of schedule and budget in an organized timely and consistent way.
• Supports growth of others.
• Exercises creative judgment in all aspects of the design process.
• Proactively asks questions and expresses curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.
• Participates actively within collaborative team settings such as: casual team interactions design charettes reviews and pinups.
• Keeps open communication within the team and with designated team leader.
• Communicates ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
• Effectively coordinates with other design partners and consultants.
• Selfchecks work for accuracy omissions legibility and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Completes tasks and responsibilities on projects within the scope of work schedule and budget in an organised timely and consistent way.
• To be able to check and control work from subconsultants.

Required Technical Skills and Certifications:

Proficiencies:

• Site and design research
• Site analytics
• Planning and zoning code analytics
• Concept and detailed design studies
• Production of drawings and deliverables
• Handdrawn and digital sketching
• Computational analysis

Software:

• Functional knowledge of 2D/3D production software (Revit Rhino)
• Functional knowledge of digital sketching/diagramming software (Illustrator)
• Functional knowledge of analytical tools (ArcGIS Grasshopper)
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word Excel and PowerPoint)
• Functional knowledge of visualization tools (Enscape VRay)
• Functional knowledge of physical modeling making
• Functional knowledge of presentation tools (InDesign PowerPoint)
• Functional knowledge of GIS Analytics is desirable

Licensure/Certifications/Education:

• Bachelors degree in urban design landscape architecture or related discipline required
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you is desirable. These include: LEED AP with Specialty BREEAM AP WELL AP SITES AP Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD or ILFI Living Future Accreditation

We expect there will be a two/three stage interview process with interviews set to start midtolate April dependent on candidate availability. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join our team then please apply via this job posting or contact us directly via:

Please note if you happen to require any further assistance or need us to make any adjustments for you during this process then please let us know via this email above quoting Applicant Accessibility in the email title. Please be sure to include a detailed description of the requested accommodation your name and preferred method of contact. This way our team can ensure to put added measures in place to support you during the application and interview process.

Perkins&Will are an equal opportunity employer and supports talent from diverse backgrounds that bring experiences viewpoints and solutions that best serve our clients community and enrich our work environment.