Assistant Urban Design Advisor
Manchester, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 1 hour ago
Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.
The Mace place shaping team is recruiting an Urban Designer to join their growing business in Manchester, UK. The ideal candidate should either have a strong interest in urban regeneration and community engagement and have 1-3 years post qualification or be a graduate having undertaken an Urban Design Master’s degree. It is important that for this role the candidate has a UK Passport given the sensitivities of some of the early project work.
We expect the candidate to be proficient in REVIT, the Adobe Suite and have additional knowledge of GIS. The candidate should have as excellent graphic communication skills using the Adobe Suite.
Your cover letter should state your REVIT/GIS/Adobe Suite capability and state that you are a UK Passport holder.
You’ll Be Responsible For
Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.
The Mace place shaping team is recruiting an Urban Designer to join their growing business in Manchester, UK. The ideal candidate should either have a strong interest in urban regeneration and community engagement and have 1-3 years post qualification or be a graduate having undertaken an Urban Design Master’s degree. It is important that for this role the candidate has a UK Passport given the sensitivities of some of the early project work.
We expect the candidate to be proficient in REVIT, the Adobe Suite and have additional knowledge of GIS. The candidate should have as excellent graphic communication skills using the Adobe Suite.
Your cover letter should state your REVIT/GIS/Adobe Suite capability and state that you are a UK Passport holder.
You’ll Be Responsible For
- Working under the Manchester Urban Design Lead and the Head of Urban Design and working on projects largely between RIBA stages 0-2.
- Providing design support in a variety of project types.
- Preparing graphic support and report production.
- Opportunity to manage small individual projects with support from the team leadership.
- Growing the Mace GIS capability.
- Assisting the Head of Urban Design and the Design Director in the implementation of continuous improvement programmes.
- Seeking out innovative ways of working and identifying research to expand the body of knowledge in the industry.
- Develop early concept models using Autodesk REVIT.
- Interfacing with design teams/designers both within and outside of a specific projects structure.
- Friendly and creative team player, and open to sharing ideas.
- Able to work under pressure, use initiative and manage their time.
- Out of the box thinker and happy to work in an entrepreneurial environment.
- Excellent drawing and graphic skills, with the ability to produce diagrams, design reports and presentations.
- Knowledge of the UK planning system.
- Excellent written and spoken communication in English, such as report writing.
- Strong REVIT/GIS/Adobe skills.
- Degree in a design field in the built environment and MA/MSc in Urban Design.
Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.
