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. This includes structured mentoring on the path to
chartership.
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team including designers, engineers,
technicians, and other technical specialists. 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.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Working within clear and established guidelines.
- 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.
- These may include technical drawings,
specifications, and reports.
- 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. As part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary
team, you’ll grow quickly, gain meaningful experience, and play a key role in designing healthier, more
accessible streets and spaces.
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 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.
- You have awareness of good practice
in healthy street design.
- You have awareness of health and safety legislation and how it relates to your
work.
- 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.
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)