Experienced Architectural Assistant – Masterplanning

You will lead on a number of exciting masterplanning projects for urban extensions and large scale new neighbourhoods within the UK, as well as assisting in the development of design proposals and solutions for residential-led outline and detailed planning applications.

You will be responsible for running small to medium projects and working within a project team on larger urban design projects.

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate aptitude and drive towards project ownership and delivery.

You will have professional, post qualification (Part 2/Part 3) experience in an urban design and masterplanning practice, or an architectural practice, working on the delivery of larger-scale UK residential-led masterplanning projects.  You will have project experience in developing masterplan layouts, contributing to feasibility studies, preparing Planning Applications, writing reports and developing presentations.

Excellent written, verbal and graphic communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in the use of Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, CAD and hand-drawing. Good knowledge of urban design best practice and UK planning policy is also essential.

You will have the confidence to deal directly with clients, as well as being comfortable with working in an open-plan multi-team studio.

• Experience of working in an Architectural or urban design and masterplanning practice
• Excellent verbal and graphic communication skills
• Good knowledge of urban design best practice and UK planning policy
• Proficient in the use of Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch Up & AutoCAD
• Confidence and ability to contribute to larger projects and lead on aspects of smaller projects
• Experience in preparing planning applications
• Understanding of and able to contribute to feasibility studies
• Adept in report writing
• Ability to design and develop engaging presentations
• Strong hand-drawing skills

• Passionate about design and the creative process
• Self-motivated and effective in collaborative team environments
• Ability to plan, manage and prioritise workload & communicate requirements effectively
• Confident, enthusiastic and positive attitude with the ability to build relationships externally and across the Practice
• Strong communication skills
• Collaborative approach, consistent to share information, knowledge and resources
• Regularly encouraging opportunities for others to develop (particularly when leading projects or aspects of projects)

The BPTW Urban Design Team are looking to expand their growing team. Based in our Greenwich studio, our team is looking for those who share our values, which include being passionate, collaborative, creative and respectful. We know urban design has the power to transform places, and we deliver projects that contribute to more successful and sustainable places.

With a strong design-led portfolio of masterplans, feasibility studies, outline and reserved matters planning application and urban regeneration projects. The team is looking for candidates who have post graduate experience in masterplanning, working with national housebuilders or smaller SME’s to deliver successful new neighbourhoods.

We offer an open, collaborative, and interactive working environment, which promotes the sharing of ideas and enables creativity to flourish. Teamwork is important to us, and our office culture aspires to engender inclusivity at all levels. Our workplace gender balance, recognition as one of the most diverse UK architecture studios by the AJ100, and multiple industry awards for our employment practices, reflect the benefits of our studio culture.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer with a wheelchair accessible studio and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and GP helpline
• Cashback on healthcare costs
• Free financial advice from a Financial Advisor
• Insurance cover (Life Assurance, Critical Illness, Income Protection)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Professional Fees (ARB) paid
• Support for your ongoing professional development
• Annual salary reviews
• Regular design reviews, CPDs, and office/team social events
• Daily breakfast cereals and freshly ground coffee

Please submit your CV, a portfolio of selected works, and a cover letter to people@bptw.co.uk with the title ‘Urban Design – Masterplanning’.

Your cover letter should explain why you’d like to join BPTW and how you meet the essential criteria. You can also include details on any other experience or knowledge you feel is relevant to the role.

We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our mission to design and deliver architecture that transforms people’s lives.

Please note: We are currently unable to support applications requiring current or future employment visa sponsorship. Please clearly state your right to work in the UK in your application.