Urban Designer
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £32,596 per annum (pro rata for part time) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bootle, Merseyside |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Walk Wheel Cycle Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 305534JCP |
Summary
Urban Designer
Location England North
£32,596 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Ref: 62REC
Full time 37.5 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working
Base: Hybrid within a commutable distance of Sefton and Bootle, and the opportunity to work at your nearest Walk Wheel Cycle Trust Hub
Contract: Permanent
Disclosure: Enhanced DBS is required for this position as the post holder will be working with school and community groups in the region. We will pay for this for the successful candidate and support them to apply.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Team: Delivery/ Infrastructure
As an Urban Designer, you will use your technical skills and experience to help deliver complex projects. You will work with minimal supervision, using your recognised expertise to produce accurate technical outputs and resources to support co-design activities. One of your first projects will be part of the team engaging with schools and local communities in Bootle, Sefton, to do engagement-led design work to improve neighbourhoods around schools, for active travel.
Your creative problem-solving skills and technical knowledge will play an important role in supporting the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust’s mission to create high quality and sustainable infrastructure.
You will work within a multidisciplinary team of designers, engineers, and technicians in the Infrastructure Directorate, as well as colleagues in other Directorates. In the team, you will provide support throughout the design and delivery of projects and programmes that align with the Trust’s strategic priorities. Your work will contribute to creating places that are safe, accessible, and enjoyable for people to walk, wheel, and cycle.
What You’ll Be Doing
You will work with internal and external partners, as well as regulatory authorities, throughout each project. This includes facilitation of school and community engagement activities.
You will use innovative and sustainable design and construction practices in all your work.
You will take responsibility for managing straightforward projects.
You will use your recognised technical expertise to produce clear and accurate project outputs, and collaborative design activities.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys turning creative ideas into real, positive change. You will help shape safer and more inclusive streets and neighbourhoods. You will work closely with communities and schools to understand their needs and make walking, wheeling, and cycling safer, easier, and more enjoyable for everyone.
If you like fast paced, purposeful design work and want to see your ideas make a clear and visible impact, this role will be a great fit for you.
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.
You will have a degree in a relevant subject such as Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or another clearly relevant specialism. You can also meet this requirement with two years of experience after your degree, or with five years of relevant work experience without a degree.
You will have a working understanding of healthy street design, including inclusive design principles and a holistic approach to creating safe and accessible places.
You will have strong communication skills and be able to explain information clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
You will have experience working on projects that involve meaningful community engagement and codesign with local people.
The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
You will have experience in using design software programmes such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, PS, AutoCAD and GIS.
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.
WHAT WE OFFER
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)
Location England North
£32,596 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Ref: 62REC
Full time 37.5 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working
Base: Hybrid within a commutable distance of Sefton and Bootle, and the opportunity to work at your nearest Walk Wheel Cycle Trust Hub
Contract: Permanent
Disclosure: Enhanced DBS is required for this position as the post holder will be working with school and community groups in the region. We will pay for this for the successful candidate and support them to apply.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Team: Delivery/ Infrastructure
As an Urban Designer, you will use your technical skills and experience to help deliver complex projects. You will work with minimal supervision, using your recognised expertise to produce accurate technical outputs and resources to support co-design activities. One of your first projects will be part of the team engaging with schools and local communities in Bootle, Sefton, to do engagement-led design work to improve neighbourhoods around schools, for active travel.
Your creative problem-solving skills and technical knowledge will play an important role in supporting the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust’s mission to create high quality and sustainable infrastructure.
You will work within a multidisciplinary team of designers, engineers, and technicians in the Infrastructure Directorate, as well as colleagues in other Directorates. In the team, you will provide support throughout the design and delivery of projects and programmes that align with the Trust’s strategic priorities. Your work will contribute to creating places that are safe, accessible, and enjoyable for people to walk, wheel, and cycle.
What You’ll Be Doing
You will work with internal and external partners, as well as regulatory authorities, throughout each project. This includes facilitation of school and community engagement activities.
You will use innovative and sustainable design and construction practices in all your work.
You will take responsibility for managing straightforward projects.
You will use your recognised technical expertise to produce clear and accurate project outputs, and collaborative design activities.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys turning creative ideas into real, positive change. You will help shape safer and more inclusive streets and neighbourhoods. You will work closely with communities and schools to understand their needs and make walking, wheeling, and cycling safer, easier, and more enjoyable for everyone.
If you like fast paced, purposeful design work and want to see your ideas make a clear and visible impact, this role will be a great fit for you.
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.
You will have a degree in a relevant subject such as Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or another clearly relevant specialism. You can also meet this requirement with two years of experience after your degree, or with five years of relevant work experience without a degree.
You will have a working understanding of healthy street design, including inclusive design principles and a holistic approach to creating safe and accessible places.
You will have strong communication skills and be able to explain information clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
You will have experience working on projects that involve meaningful community engagement and codesign with local people.
The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
You will have experience in using design software programmes such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, PS, AutoCAD and GIS.
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.
WHAT WE OFFER
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)