Assistant Urban Design Advisor

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 project: Mace Place Shaping, part of Mace Consult, is a specialist master planning and urban design team. We deliver projects nationally for both public and private sectors including government departments, local authorities and private developers. The Team work on a broad variety of projects including town centre frameworks, site development strategies and bringing forward new communities. We are passionate about addressing both the climate and ecological crises in our work whilst ensuring robust, deliverable outcomes.

The Mace Place Shaping team is seeking an Urban Designer to support its growing business, contributing to urban regeneration and community focused projects. The role suits graduates or early career professionals with strong digital, graphic and GIS capabilities, based in Manchester or London, and eligible for UK project requirements.

Please note: Submit your portfolio, CV and covering letter too. 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 Senior Urban Designers 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 project structure.

You’ll need to have:

• Creative, collaborative team player with initiative, resilience and effective time management.
• Excellent graphic and communication skills, producing clear drawings, reports and presentations.
• Strong technical capability in REVIT, Adobe Suite and GIS.
• Sound knowledge of the UK planning system and professional English communication.
• Degree in a design field in the built environment and MA/MSc in Urban Design.

Our values

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.

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