Graduate Urban Designer/ Planner

Job Description

Overview

The Graduate Urban Designer / Planner will support multidisciplinary teams in the planning, design, analysis, and delivery of projects ranging from public realm improvements, streetscapes, parks, campuses, transit-oriented developments, mixed-use districts, new towns, and large-scale masterplans to strategic infrastructure and regional planning projects. The role requires strong design thinking, analytical capability, digital proficiency, and the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple disciplines and geographies.

Your role

• Contribute to projects across all design stages, from visioning, feasibility, concept development and master planning through to detailed design and implementation support.
• Take ownership of work and design under the supervision of Senior Urban Planners & Designer.
• Follow the agreed design standards and parameters set out by senior team members.
• Responsible for completion of specifically assigned tasks to time and cost.
• Assist in preparing design studies, reports, presentations, technical documentation, and client deliverables.
• Undertake site analysis, precedent studies, benchmarking, and contextual research.
• Support the production of high-quality graphics, diagrams, visualizations, reports, and presentation materials.
• Willing to undertake and be part of interdisciplinary technical co-ordination under guidance or as advised. Follow the AtkinsRéalis’ protocols in all coordination & correspondences. Participate in internal design reviews, workshops, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.
• The individual will be required to travel if required, at times to the different AtkinsRéalis offices and sites globally and interface with the team based there.
• Understand the project workflow and assess for any possible enhancements & integration of new software & automation.
• Assist to achieve design & workflow innovation within the scope of projects.
• Assist in developing innovative, sustainable and resilient design solutions aligned with project objectives.
• Experienced candidates must have relevant experience delivering Urban Design, Urban Planning, Policy and Public Realm projects. Should be able to explain the projects over all & their specific involvement. Experience in global market regions will be considered an additional advantage. Experienced candidates are expected to share both Work & Academic portfolios.
• Must be competent in design detailing and construction techniques.
• Must be conversant of the evolving standards of the profession primarily with respective to collaborative and multi-disciplinary design.
• Graduates must showcase a clear understanding of context specific design approaches through academic projects. A respect & consideration of all involved user demographics has to be evident in the showcased portfolio.
• All candidates must be able to self-classify their key skill competency and stronghold in one or more of the following - design, technical, innovation, strategy. And be able to demonstrate the same through their projects.
• Software proficiency expected in a combination of the following - AutoCAD, GIS, Rhino, Adobe Suite, MS Office, AI Automation & Prompt engineering. Willingness & skill to time effectively learn any new or above-mentioned software that may be part of the project requirement.

About You

• A Master’s degree in Urban Design/ Planning from universities of National or International repute is a must.
• Bachelor’s degree holders in Urban Design/ Planning or Architecture will be considered, if they can showcase relevant experience in Urban / Planning Project Stages. Including Design, Documentation , Policy work and site implementation.
• Chartered or candidates on Pathway shall be considered the same being an added advantage.
• Experience level of 0-2 years required for this position
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
• Capable of working on own initiative or as part of a larger multidisciplinary team.
• Have a logical and organized approach to project delivery and able to follow instructions and guidance by senior team members.
• Able to identify and communicate concerns of the project/team to immediate Line Manager.
• Able to discuss career goals and aspirations. Having the ability to structure & work on independent subject research will be considered an additional advantage.
• Willingness to share information and knowledge with team members.

Rewards & Benefits

• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
• Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

About Us

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.