Senior Urban Design Officer

Job description

Salary: £42,839 - £45,091 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week: Interview Date: To be confirmed following shortlisting Our Development Management Service plays a vital role in delivering sustainable, well-designed development that supports Wiltshire’s communities, economy, and natural environment. As part of this service, the Conservation and Design Team champions design excellence, place-making, and policy-led outcomes across the county. As a Senior Urban Design Officer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping high-quality residential, employment, and mixed-use development. You will provide expert design advice on a wide range of planning applications, supporting economic growth while safeguarding environmental quality and local character. Working collaboratively with colleagues across Planning and Environment, and with external partners, you will balance competing priorities to achieve the best design outcomes. Your role will include assessing major and complex schemes, with a focus on character, context, movement, public realm, and building design, and providing clear, constructive guidance to improve proposals. You will also contribute to wider policy and regeneration work, inclu...