Resi Planner/Designer – Binfield – £35,000-£40,000pa

Posted by on May 14, 2025 in Permanent Opportunities | No Comments

Full-time, Permanent

Role Overview:

The role of the Urban Design Assistant is to assist, support and advise the company’s designers at every stage in the evolution of a scheme.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Research into the policy context – local and national – as it pertains to the design of each residential development.
  • Neighbourhood characterisation and establishing site parameters to guide the development of the scheme.
  • Liaison with the Client to understand their overarching requirements and aspirations.
  • Assisting with/managing the preparation of pre-application submissions.
  • Assisting with the evolution of the scheme as it is being prepared for a Planning Application.
  • Assisting with/managing the preparation of the Design and Access Statement.
  • Preparation of other supporting information including Members’ briefing documents/presentations, addendums, materials for public consultation etc.

Requirements:

  • The experience and skills to accurately investigate the local policy and guidance parameters for a prospective site, and to accurately summarise this context for the design team and client.
  • Proficient and articulate written communication skills with a good urban design vocabulary.
  • Sufficient knowledge of InDesign to progress written documents and to incorporate basic graphics and page layouts.

Desirable experience:

  • Development of a more in-depth knowledge of InDesign – this will be expected of any candidate.
  • Development of more advanced use of the Adobe suite to create presentation materials and graphics.
  • Either – progression of the role with a design management trend – to include project co-ordination and decision making.
  • Or – progression of the role with an Urban Design trend – towards taking more responsibility for the design principles for new developments.
  • AutoCAD, SketchUp and 3ds Max are used in the office and some experience using these might be an advantage as the role evolves.

If you are a passionate Resi Planner/Designer looking to take the next step in your career, apply today to Jack Benham, and we’ll be in touch with more details.