A Senior Urban Designer works within UK local authorities to lead design quality, masterplanning and place-making work. They shape development proposals, prepare design guidance, support regeneration projects and ensure new development enhances local character and delivers high-quality urban environments.
This role involves design leadership, project coordination, stakeholder engagement and contributing to strategic planning and regeneration initiatives.
Main Responsibilities
Lead design input on major planning applications and regeneration projects
Prepare design codes, masterplans, frameworks and guidance documents
Review development proposals for design quality and place-making outcomes
Provide expert design advice to planners, developers and architects
Support conservation, heritage and character-led design work
Engage with communities, stakeholders and design review panels
Represent the authority at committees, workshops and public events
Typical Employers
Local authorities
Combined authorities
Urban development corporations
National parks
Salary Range
Senior Urban Designer salaries typically range from £42,000 to £55,000, depending on location and project scale.