Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role…

WSP Urban Planning and Design is seeking Associate and Principal Urban Designers to join our national Development team. We actively engage in a variety of development and regeneration projects, ranging from strategic planning and frameworks to master planning urban areas and assessing redevelopment opportunities.

Our in-house team of urban designers and master planners collaborates closely with the wider WSP team. Based in our Chancery Lane office in London or Mailbox office in Birmingham and working throughout the UK, you will play a pivotal role in the strategic planning and design of high-profile locations, focusing on delivering top-quality projects on time and within budget. By working alongside the Director, Technical Directors, and various team members, you will contribute to securing projects, developing the team, and enhancing our reputation as leading designers and urbanists.

WSP will support you in increasing your client exposure, enhancing your expertise, and developing your business development skills and experience. As you hone these skills over time, the business will consider your next stage of career progression and beyond. The position can be based out of our London or Birmingham offices on a hybrid basis.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

Qualifications: Master in either - urban design, urban regeneration, or urban development; and Bachelor in Architecture or Design-related discipline

Software skills: Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), AutoCAD, 3d modelling in Revit / Rhino / Sketch up, and GIS

Professional Experience: Combination of or at least one of the following:

• UK Residential Masterplanning,

• Industrial Masterplanning,

• Regional and Strategic Spatial Planning,

• Urban Design Framework,

• Urban Regeneration Strategies

Other Skills (in no specific priority order):

• An interest in the regeneration of our town centres and urban areas.

• An ability to bring innovative, creative, engaging, and comprehensive placemaking ideas to masterplanning and design.

• A good understanding of UK planning, current trends, and issues in urban design.

• Experience working with a wide range of technical sub-consultants, including architects and landscape and movement experts.

• A good understanding of planning policy and urban design / architectural building typology technical criteria for both greenfield and brownfield projects.

• A portfolio of work with a variety of projects at a range of scales.

• Experience in urban design analysis, combining holistic thinking around place, community and environment.

• Report and bid writing.

• Graphics design capability to convey a range of graphics, from process to design outputs.

• Sound technical knowledge of transport, planning, architecture, landscape and public realm.

• Multidisciplinary working experience and strong collaborative approach.

• Stakeholder engagement skills in designing and delivering consultations, co-design workshops, surveys, and communication

• Preparing bid responses and proposals with good acumen in commercial aspects.

• Team management, with experience in managing at least 2 direct reports (specifically for Associate roles).

• Project management and good understanding of management processes, including project reviews, progress reports, early warnings etc.

• Client-facing experience and supporting the senior team members in work-winning.

• Ability to work independently, managing your own time and workload to meet deadlines.

• Producing high-quality work within tight timescales and budgets.

• Excellent hand drawing and presentation skills.

• Comprehensive knowledge of both public and private sector residential markets.

• Good understanding and ability to integrate sustainability agenda, socioeconomics and social value.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.