Junior Urban Designer

Job Title: Junior Urban DesignerSector: Masterplanning, Regeneration, Urban DesignWorking Arrangement: Hybrid - 3D office, 2D WFHLocation: LondonSalary: £28,000 - £36,000 p.a.OverviewWe are looking for a motivated Junior Geospatial / Masterplanning Assistant to join a growing masterplanning and urban design team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional with strong GIS/CAD skills and an interest in large-scale international planning projects. You will support senior team members in delivering major masterplanning work, gaining hands-on experience across GIS mapping, CAD production, spatial analysis, and design coordination.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist in GIS and CAD workflows for masterplanning projects, ensuring accurate data preparation and mapping.Support the creation of spatial databases, baseline mapping, and graphic visualisations.Contribute to site analysis, land use studies, and infrastructure mapping using GIS tools.Help translate conceptual design ideas into clear CAD drawings and layout plans.Work closely with urban designers, planners, architects, and engineers as part of a multidisciplinary team.Support the integration of GIS outputs into reports, diagrams, presentations, and client deliverables.Maintain organised drawing files and follow established project standards.Carry out research into regional context, site constraints, opportunities, and development patterns.Required Qualifications & SkillsBachelor’s degree in Geography, Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or a related discipline.Working knowledge of GIS software (ArcGIS or QGIS) and CAD tools (AutoCAD).Awareness of spatial analysis, mapping techniques, and geospatial data handling.Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow instructions and learn quickly.Good communication skills and a collaborative, proactive mindset.Ability to manage time effectively and work on multiple tasks in a supportive, fast-paced environment.Preferred (Not Essential)Experience or university project work related to large-scale masterplanning or international development.Familiarity with Middle East planning context or interest in global development.Exposure to 3D modelling (Rhino, SketchUp, Revit) or BIM workflows.Basic scripting or automation knowledge (Python, ModelBuilder) is a bonus.