Urban Designer

Team: Delivery/ Infrastructure

As an Urban Designer, you will use your technical skills and professional expertise to produce high-quality design outputs. You will work with minimal supervision, but support is available when you need it.

In this role, you will help deliver complex projects by applying clear thinking, creative problem solving, and sound technical knowledge. Your work directly supports the mission of the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust by creating safe, sustainable and accessible infrastructure.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team including designers, engineers, technicians, and other specialists. Together, you will support the delivery of projects and programmes that align with the Trust's strategic priorities.

What You'll Be Doing

Manage straightforward projects from start to finish, with support available when needed.

Use sustainable and innovative design and construction practices in all projects.

Apply recognised technical skills to produce clear and accurate project designs and outputs.

Working directly with our partners and communities to develop sustainable design solutions

Support business development by creating project proposals when requested.

This role is perfect for someone who loves bringing ideas to life and wants to develop a rich, varied design skillset. You'll blend creativity with technical thinking to shape safer, more sustainable places - not just at your desk, but out in communities too. By engaging directly with the people who use these spaces, you'll help create designs that genuinely reflect local needs and aspirations. As part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you'll take on meaningful design challenges, grow quickly, and make a visible impact on the places people walk, wheel and cycle - all within a mission-driven organisation that values innovation, learning and positive change., At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we're a values-driven organisation. We're looking for people who are:

Always Learning - curious, open-minded and committed to continuous improvement.

Championing Equity - inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed.

Taking Ownership - proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better.

Delivering Together - collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success.

Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully.

We're looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don't need to meet every requirement - if you feel you'd be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

You have either: a degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant field such as Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, or another clearly related specialism, and at least 2 years of experience, or at least 5 years of relevant work experience without a degree.

You can use design software confidently.

You understand current guidance on healthy streets, including inclusive and holistic design approaches.

You understand the basics of health and safety management and know how to apply the CDM Regulations in your work.

The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk.

Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
UK wide - Hybrid with the opportunity to work at your nearest Walk Wheel Cycle Hub
£33,265 per annum (pro rata for part time), We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That's why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life.

Wellbeing Support

28 days' leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees

Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)

Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about

Free, confidential support service available 24/7

Access to cycle-to-work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme

Financial Benefits

Up to two extra days of paid leave (pro rata for part-time colleagues) when travelling sustainably for holidays.

Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust

Bike, computer and season ticket loans

Discount benefits

London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 per annum for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London).

Death in Service benefit - 3 x annual Salary

Family Friendly Policies

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)