Urban Designer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Planit, a place-based design practice, are seeking Urban Designers to join our team in Liverpool.
You will have the opportunity to work on the career-defining project Liverpool Waters that will help shape the future of the city and the wider city region. You will also have the opportunity to be part of a diverse team shaping this ambitious project, and engage with design strategies and solutions to meet the challenges of social inclusion, economic regeneration, the climate crisis and regenerative design.
You should possess a post-graduate qualification in Urban Design and and be interested in working at the strategic scale.
To qualify for the role, you should also have at least 4 years experience working within Urban Design and should be capable of managing projects from inception to completion and have demonstrable experience of managing workloads, enjoy working as a team and mentoring team members, be self motivated, engaged and creative.
We are an Employee-Owned business, committed to standing alongside clients, communities, and nature to shape meaningful places and explore regenerative futures. As the first B Corp of our profession in the world, we prioritise people, planet, and profit equally, and we welcome candidates who share these values.
We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including a minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, flexible start and finish times, hybrid and flexible working, company pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, support with professional fees, CPD, and an annual study trip allowance.
We are an inclusive workplace that values diversity, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
If you are interested in this position, please upload an original cover letter, CV, and details of your experience (max file size 5mb) to apply.
We do not accept postal copies or applications from agencies. We also welcome applications for any future roles that may arise in Greater Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, London, and Standish near Stroud.
Closing Date is 2nd May 2023.Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Urban Designer roles across planit-ie's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,912 - £36,919 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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