Who should apply?
We are looking for a diverse range of multidisciplinary built environment experts who are leading practitioners in their field and will champion excellence in design in Westminster. We will appoint approximately 20 core members and 2 to 3 chairs with expertise in the following areas:
- sustainability and low carbon design, including expertise in circular economy, operational energy and net zero
- retrofitting
- architecture, particularly housing and mixed-use development
- estate regeneration
- greening, biodiversity and ecology
- urban design or public realm
- landscape architecture
- townscape and heritage, working with historic buildings
- inclusive access and design
- transport planning and engineering
- other relevant expertise such as civil/structural engineering, community engagement and public art
You may have expertise across more than one area. We are particularly keen to hear from architects and urban designers who can demonstrate a track record of innovation in low carbon building design.
Successful applicants will have:
- a recognised professional qualification, and membership or eligibility for membership of relevant professional institution
- significant professional experience and demonstrable passion for improving quality of built environment through their chosen specialism
You must also be able to demonstrate:
- an ability to critically appraise development in a positive manner with experience of design review or similar work
- an ability to communicate complex design issues to a range of audiences, both lay and professional
- an understanding of roles played by other professionals, consultants and players in the built environment, including council officers, councillors and community leaders
- an understanding of Westminster’s special context and design considerations as they relate to central London
- a commitment to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the built environment and built environment professions.
We are committed to ensuring that our panel is inclusive, balanced, and diverse.
We particularly encourage applications from women and global majority backgrounds who are currently under-represented throughout the built environment professions.
We also welcome applications from younger or early career professionals who can demonstrate their relevant expertise.
