Urban Designer

Job Description

You will work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team which includes designers, engineers, technicians and other specialists. Together, they deliver projects and programmes that support the Trust's strategic priorities.

Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid with 2-3 days a week working from the Bristol Hub
Full-time (37.5 hours per week) or job share available. We welcome conversations about flexible working arrangements and job-share opportunities.
£ 33,265 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Closing date: 23:59 on 31 August 2026
Reference: 200REC

About the role
Team: Delivery/ Infrastructure

As an Engineer at Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, you will be responsible for creating clear and accurate technical work. You will use your professional skills and experience to complete tasks with minimal supervision. The work plays a key role in delivering complex projects that support our mission to provide high‑quality and sustainable infrastructure.

You will work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team which includes designers, engineers, technicians and other specialists. Together, they deliver projects and programmes that support the Trust's strategic priorities.

In this role, you will use your recognised technical knowledge, apply practical and creative problem‑solving, and produce reliable technical outputs. You will work closely with colleagues across different disciplines and contribute to solutions that help improve places for people to walk, wheel and cycle. Your contribution is important to creating sustainable and accessible transport networks.

As an Urban Designer at Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, you will work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team which includes designers, engineers, technicians and other specialists. Together, you will deliver projects and programmes that support the Trust's strategic priorities to create new and improve existing places for people to walk, wheel and cycle.

You will use your recognised technical knowledge, apply practical and creative problem‑solving, and produce reliable technical outputs to deliver a wide variety of projects

Our Urban Designers can be engagement experts, bringing communities and partners along a journey where early involvement can help shape outcomes that work for local communities.

What You'll Be Doing

- Use technical expertise to produce accurate and reliable project outputs and deliverables.

- Engage with internal colleagues, local communities, external partners, regulatory authorities and other key stakeholders to scope, shape and deliver solutions that work for people.

- Contribute to business development activities by preparing agreed project proposals.

- Manage straightforward projects from start to finish through all RIBA stages.

About you
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.

- A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field, such as Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Highway Design, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, or another relevant and clearly demonstrated specialism, with at least two years of experience. 
OR five years of work experience in a relevant role.

- Competence in using design software that is appropriate for the role, e.g. AutoCAD suite including Civil 3D and other packages.

- A working understanding of guidance and good practice in healthy street design, including inclusive design principles and a holistic approach to creating places. A working understanding of health and safety management, including how to apply the CDM Regulations.

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

Living our values
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.

Additional information
- Application deadline: 23:59, 31 August 2026

- Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams during the week commencing 14th September 2026. To apply, please complete our online application form.

- We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in our workforce, including people of colour and candidates with disabilities. Adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

- Adjustments are available throughout the application process.