Graduate Urban Designer 29,835 per annum (pro rata for part time) Full time 37.5 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working Base: Hybrid with the opportunity to work at your nearest Walk Wheel Cycle Hub Contract: Permanent Basic/Enhanced/ DBS is not required for this position as the post holder will not be working with school and community groups in the region.
As the Graduate Urban Designer, you will help create technical work by using your developing specialist skills and knowledge. You will work under close supervision and mentorship, within a personalised graduate programme which will support you as you grow your expertise. There will also be opportunities for direct engagement with our partners and communities, designing place-based sustainable active travel solutions to deliver real and lasting change.
Your role is to support the delivery of projects and programmes that align with the Trust’s strategic priorities. Managing your own tasks, even when you are working on several projects at the same time. Using analytical thinking and problem solving skills to help address challenges that come up during projects. Using your developing specialist skills and knowledge to help create project outputs. Using innovative and sustainable design and construction practices in all your project work.
This role is ideal for someone who loves creative problem‑solving and wants to build a broad, future‑focused urban design skillset. You’ll work hands‑on across real projects, engaging directly with communities to understand their needs and help shape inspiring, people‑centred places. Supported through a structured graduate programme, you’ll develop your technical abilities while contributing to innovative, sustainable active‑travel schemes that deliver lasting change. You have either a degree (or an equivalent qualification) in a relevant area such as Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, or another clearly relevant specialism, or 3 years of work experience in a relevant role. The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk.
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)~ 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). Family Friendly Policies Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday – Friday)
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams over a two-week period commencing from 11May 2026. To apply, please complete our online application form. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community….