Urban Design Assistant

Job Title: Planning/Urban Design Assistant Location: Reading Reference: SC1350 Salary: £23,000 to £28,000 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Planning/Urban Design Assistant to join a dynamic architecture practice based in Reading. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about urban design and looking to contribute to innovative residential development projects. Key Responsibilities: Conduct thorough research on local and national policy contexts relevant to residential design. Characterise neighbourhoods and establish site parameters to inform scheme development. Collaborate with clients to understand their overarching goals and aspirations. Support the preparation and management of pre-application submissions. Assist in the evolution of schemes as they are prepared for planning applications. Contribute to the development of Design and Access Statements. Prepare supporting materials, including member briefing documents, presentations, and public consultation materials.Essential Skills and Experience: Demonstrated ability to research and summarise local policy and guidance for prospective sites. Strong written communication skills, with a solid vocabulary in urban design. Proficiency in InDesign for document preparation, including basic graphics and layouts. Familiarity with AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Unreal Engine would be advantageous as the role develops.Development Opportunities: Candidates will have the chance to enhance their knowledge of InDesign and become familiar with the Adobe suite for creating presentation materials and graphics. Opportunities to engage in establishing and advancing design principles for new developments. This is a full-time office-based role, with potential for some home working after an initial period of 6-9 months. Interested in this or other roles in Town Planning please do not hesitate to contact Sofia Conte (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position