Principal Urban Design Officer

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Principal Design Officer

REF: 1924

Hybrid Working

PO5: £39,099 pa rising in annual increments to £54,135 pa inc LW. The post's salary attracts a 7% market supplement.

Permanent & Full Time

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth's communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan 'Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are 'connected by purpose,' in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Role:

Designers Officers in the Conservation & Design team at Lambeth support the Development Management team to deliver high quality building design outcomes through engagement in pre-application discussions and assessment / negotiation of planning proposals. Design Officers use their skills and understanding of planning policy and building construction / architecture to help applicants deliver new homes and other development which are policy complaint, fit for purpose and well-executed (which includes aesthetics and durability). This requires an ability to understand architectural plans and sections, discuss with confidence technical external construction matters with architects and designers, to provide clear and concise written advice, and to work quickly to statutory deadlines.

Another key aspect of the work is input into the design content of planning policy and guidance documents, which includes leading on constraint-led site capacity work, area characterisation studies, and the preparation of design codes. This requires skills in research, survey, analysis, CAD, basic drawing and 3D modelling, and the ability to deliver projects within programme and in budget.

Successful candidate will work collaboratively with the team's other Principal Designer, Graduate Designer, and the team leader on a range of projects. This is an exciting time to work within the borough with range of interesting new projects in the pipeline including further recruitment to Lambeth's independent Design Review Panel.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job Description and Person Specification

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Doug Black at

How to Apply:

If you're interested in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Thursday 31 October 2024.

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here .