3D Planning Technician

1 Year Fixed Contract - hybrid (WFH Monday-Tuesday, on site Wednesday-Friday)

Starting ASAP

We are looking for someone new to join our technical planning team here at Cityscape Digital. This role is central to our planning and feasibility projects, focusing primarily on the technical creation of planning images. Core responsibilities are camera matching for non verified and verified views (aligning 3D data to 2D photographs accurately), producing accurate wire-line views (Accurate Visual Representations) and producing related technical documentation.

The ideal candidate is passionate about precision, detail, and organisation, understanding these as crucial to the success of our planning processes.  An interest in architecture and buildings is considered crucial - an interest in photography, design trends, art/sculpture or similar, is considered a bonus.

Planning technicians work with the Head of Planning to ensure all work is delivered to the highest standard, and they strive to make their work continuously better, while satisfying the commercial objectives of the client without sacrificing the accuracy of the work.

We provide training on all procedures and standards for our workflow. As a company that thrives on innovation, we will provide ongoing opportunities for individuals to deepen their knowledge, increase their skills through training and mentoring.

Required Experience

It is desirable that the candidate has experience working in the London planning industry

Minimum experience; graduate, intern or 1-2 years experience in one or more of the following fields: planning, architectural, architectural visualisation, digital or technical illustration

Good knowledge of 3DSMax is desired; Proficiency in Photoshop

Familiarity with other 3D or CAD software (e.g., Rhino, Revit, AutoCad).

Essential Skills

Knowledge of development in London, and an interest in buildings and London planning

High standard of personal efficiency in 3D software

Good verbal and written communication skills; able to interact with other staff and external parties

Excellent attention to detail

Good time management skills

Roles and Responsibilities

Roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to…

Workflow and Technical

Camera matching for non verified and verified views (aligning 3D data to 2D photographs accurately)

Work in line with the planning structure producing AVR1/wireline views under the guidance of the LVMF handbook

CAD model/drawing conversion and positioning according to OSGB coordinates

Producing pre-planning support material (massing renders, reports)

Adhering to server and PSD structure

Basic and detailed 3D modelling from architecture drawings and reference information

General

Working solo or in a team

Work as part of a team, as well as working independently on projects

Display confidence in own judgement and seeking to improve it continuously

Seek critique of own work and take criticisms on board

Project Management

Estimating timescales and working within time constraints

Aim to meet or exceed project targets

Attend client meetings fully prepared and engage with parties in attendance; leading 3D element of these meetings as time progresses

Progression

Leading technical projects

Liaising with architects and consultants for project information; responsible for full appraisal of all project information before commencing on a project; assess holes and errors, identify and flag these

Ability to produce advanced analysis material within our standards, under the guidance of the Lead Analyst

Producing documents in support of the teams work for internal or external use

Viewing Corridor Analysis and Views Assessment Locations knowledge from the LVMF handbook

Company benefits

🏙️ Centrally located office in London Bridge, moments away from mainline and tube stations

🏥 Private health insurance after successful probation

🧘 Free yoga sessions with More Yoga

🚴 Cycle to work scheme, with secure cycle storage and showers

🚄 Travel card loans after successful probation

🤖 Hybrid work environment

🗝️ Pension scheme

☮️ Access to Headspace wellbeing app

🥂 Happy Hour on Fridays

🗓️ 20 days annual leave + public holidays, increasing to 23 after 5 years service

How to Apply

If you are interested please attach your CV and portfolio as a single PDF document (or include website link within PDF CV). If there is no CV and portfolio included in your application, we may not review. We cannot guarantee responses to all applications as this depends on the amount of interest against the role although we try our best to update candidates on the status of their application.

We value the richness that unique perspectives bring to our team, and encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply, however applicants must have the right to work in the UK.