Jamie: my life on the edge!

During my first year at edge I’ve learnt that I enjoy understanding how a project is managed, and having the opportunity to start doing this has been so rewarding. Previously I’d only been doing design work on projects so having the opportunity to broaden my skillset and understanding has been great.

edge has an incredibly supportive atmosphere and there are always people who are willing to help you. As a grad coming in from a non-urban design background it has been amazing to have the support to build my knowledge and confidence in the field. It’s also a fun place to work, with something exciting always around the corner.

I really enjoy the problem solving aspect of the job. We draw information about a site from a lot of different places as well as various consultants, to create thoughtful and sustainable schemes. I also enjoy how we are constantly pushing to improve and do better, which makes edge an exciting place to work.

I chose the edge grad scheme because of the company’s strong values and passionate people. On a more personal level though, I was drawn to edge by their care for personal development, which is something I think is very important early on in your career.

To anyone thinking of applying – share what your passions are, however niche, and why you really care about urban design.