Urban Design Assistant

Job Title: Urban Design Assistant Location: Bracknell Are you passionate about urban design and looking to build your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment? A leading planning and urban design consultancy is seeking an enthusiastic Urban Design Assistant to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to support and contribute to the design of residential developments across various stages, from initial research through to planning applications. Key Responsibilities: Conduct thorough research into local and national planning policy relevant to residential developments. Assist in characterising neighbourhoods and establishing site parameters that will guide the development of new schemes. Liaise with clients to understand their project requirements and aspirations. Assist with or manage the preparation of pre-application submissions. Support the evolution of designs, contributing to the planning application process. Assist in the preparation of Design and Access Statements and other supporting documents, such as members' briefing notes, presentations, and materials for public consultation.What We're Looking For: Urban Design or Planning related Degree Strong research and analytical skills to investigate local policy and guidance for prospective sites, with the ability to summarise findings for the design team and clients. Excellent written communication skills with a solid grasp of urban design vocabulary. Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, including the ability to prepare documents, incorporate graphics, and create basic page layouts. Familiarity with AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Unreal is advantageous, but not essential.Professional Development: In-depth training and support to develop advanced InDesign skills and a deeper understanding of the Adobe suite for creating graphics and presentation materials. Ongoing mentoring to become more involved in developing design principles and contributing to new developments.If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to build a career in urban design and work on impactful projects, apply now! Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)