Planit
Senior Urban Designer
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What if every time we built something, the world got better?
At Planit, we're driven by a simple but ambitious purpose: to design for all life to thrive in balance. As an employee-owned design practice and certified B Corp, we believe great places can create lasting positive impact for people, communities and the environment. As we enter the next phase of our Strategic Plan, we're looking for a talented Senior Urban Designer to join our growing Urban Design team in Altrincham.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape some of the UK's most ambitious urban regeneration and place-making projects while contributing to a practice committed to regenerative design and positive change.
About Planit
Our Altrincham studio is home to our largest Urban Design team and plays a key role in delivering projects across Greater Manchester and the wider North West. We are proud to contribute to the transformation of cities, towns and communities through thoughtful, people-centred design.
Working at Planit means being part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team where landscape architects, urban designers, planners and strategists work together to create places that deliver social, environmental and economic value.
The Opportunity
You'll work on a diverse portfolio of projects and strategies responding to some of today's most pressing challenges, including:
- Social inclusion and healthier communities
- Economic regeneration and place-based growth
- Climate resilience and environmental stewardship
- Regenerative design and sustainable development
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Our current and recent projects include:
- Overbridge, Strangeways
- Hull City Centre Vision
- Derby City Centre Public Realm Strategy
- Liverpool Waters
As we continue to expand our Urban Design capability across the UK, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to projects that shape the future of places and communities.
About You
We're looking for a thoughtful, driven and design-led professional who is passionate about urban design and regenerative practice. You will ideally have:
- A strong understanding of the UK planning system and urban regeneration processes
- Experience delivering urban design projects from concept through to completion
- Excellent strategic thinking and design skills
- The ability to manage projects, programmes and budgets effectively
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience mentoring and supporting junior team members
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and CAD software (Vectorworks experience would be advantageous)
- A postgraduate qualification (or equivalent) in Urban Design or a related discipline
- At least 5 years' relevant professional experience
Why Join Planit?
We offer a supportive, collaborative environment where people can grow, develop and make a genuine impact.
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Our benefits include:
- Minimum 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 3 Christmas closure days
- Flexible working hours (core hours 10:00am to 4:30pm)
- Hybrid working (up to one day per week from home for full-time employees)
- Company pension scheme
- Employee Ownership Trust bonus
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Cycle-to-work and electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes
- Professional membership and CPD support
- Annual study trips
- Opportunities to collaborate across our UK studios
Learning & Development
At Planit, learning is central to how we work. Our Learning & Development Programme equips our team with the skills and knowledge needed to deliver regenerative practice and fulfil our purpose of designing for all life to thrive in balance. Through masterclasses, workshops and specialist learning pathways, you'll have access to ongoing professional development, industry expertise and opportunities for innovation.
Interested?
If you're an experienced Urban Designer looking to help create regenerative, impactful places while being part of a purpose-driven, employee-owned business, we'd love to hear from you.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. If sponsorship is required, please review the relevant eligibility criteria on the UK Government website before applying.
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