Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some career advice. I’ve been working as a Junior Urban Designer in the UK for the past 3 years. My background includes a Bachelor’s in Urban Planning from China and a Master’s in Urban Design from a UK university.
I’m currently feeling quite burnt out. I haven't seen much career progression or promotion in my current role over the last three years, and I’ve realized that the pure design path isn't for me anymore.
The Situation:
Visa Status: I was previously on a sponsored work visa, but I’m getting married to my British partner soon, so I will no longer require sponsorship. This opens up a lot of doors for me.
Goal 1 (Public Sector): I’m interested in moving into local government/council planning. However, my degrees are not RTPI accredited. Is it still possible to get a foot in the door?
Goal 2 (Project Management): I’ve also considered switching to Project Management. With 3 years of urban design experience, is this a realistic jump to make, or would I need to start from scratch?
Has anyone made a similar transition from design to planning or PM? Any advice on how to frame my experience or which certifications to look into would be greatly appreciated!