Urban Designer

AtkinsRéalis has an exciting opportunity for an Urban Designer with relevant experience in our central London office to work on our national and international projects.

We are looking for an individual with a ‘can do’ attitude who is creative, enthusiastic, curious about design and the changing world.

All applicants are requested to add portfolio with CV.

You will have the opportunities to:

• Support in the production of pioneering urban design and masterplanning projects with varied scales and complexities on a local, national and international scale.
• Work collaboratively with in house multidisciplinary design teams on every project.
• Support in the production of high-quality urban design and masterplanning projects, from feasibility stage through concept and sketch design towards planning applications with appropriate level of details.
• Prepare graphic-led reports and presentations for clients.
• Support in the preparation of technical bids for masterplanning and urban design opportunities.
• Be part of a vibrant, collaborative and innovative team, where careers and aspirations are fully supported.

Key considerations:

• Master’s degree in urban design or comparable qualification, with a preferable first degree in architecture or landscape architecture.
• Relevant demonstrable experience as urban designer / masterplanner.
• A strong portfolio with excellent creative design and graphic skills is essential. Advanced levels of Adobe Suite skills, AutoCAD, and SektchUp are required.
• GIS mapping skills, BIM related software, knowledge of UK Planning system and experience in supporting development framework and planning applications are advantages.
• When circumstances permit, be available to travel across the UK when required.
• The ability to work away from home in the UK or internationally would be of benefit.

About AtkinsRéalis Master planning:

At AtkinsRéalis , we take pride in creating lasting urban environments with meaningful social consequence, striving to add real value to people’s lives. Our team brings this passion and commitment to the delivery of our projects, giving shape to innovative and sustainable places that lie at the heart of communities across the UK and around the world.

Our work has a strong focus on creativity, innovation and design and values the means by which concepts and proposals are described and represented. With this in mind, please clearly set out your full IT skills and experience, ranging from CAD to GIS, Adobe to 3D or any other technical or graphic approach you employ in your work.

What we offer?

AtkinsRéalis recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements.  As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default AtkinsRéalis offers flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 ‘till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

New name, new era. We are AtkinsRéalis. It will take some time for all our information to update – you can still refer to our fantastic benefits via the link below:

YourReward at SNC-Lavalin​ (snclavalin.com).

Training:

AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.  If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

#LI-INFRASTRUCTURE | #LI-UK | #LI-ATKINS