Associate Director Urban Design

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global architecture firm is seeking an Associate Director Urban Designer in London to lead urban design projects. The role requires exceptional leadership skills and a professional degree in Architecture or Landscape plus a Masters in Urban Design. Strong proficiency in Rhino and Adobe Suite is essential, alongside excellent communication abilities. Join a collaborative environment dedicated to quality design and sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• A professional degree in Architecture or Landscape with a Masters in Urban Design.
• Fluent in English, spoken and written; Arabic is a plus.
• Strong ability with Rhino and Adobe Suite.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for concept generation and delivery of large-scale masterplans.
• Report to Head of Urban Design, collaborate with placemaking and architectural designers.
• Mentor and develop team skills and culture.

Skills

Exceptional leadership

Presentation skills

Urban design principles

Business Development

Proficient in Rhino

Adobe Suite skills

Project coordination

Excellent communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Professional degree in Architecture or Landscape

Masters in Urban Design

Tools

Rhino

Grasshopper

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

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Client:

Broadway Malyan

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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About the Role

As an Associate Director Urban Designer and Masterplanner, you will be based in our London design studio and you will be responsible for concept generation and delivery of a number of large-scale masterplans in the Middle East, Europe and Asia. You will report to our Head of Urban Design and work closely with our placemaking and architectural designers.

Design & Technical Skills

• Exceptional leadership, presentation and design skills
• Thorough understanding of urban design principles, CMP and DMP processes.
• Experienced with Business Development, Bids and Speaking Events
• Proficient in Rhino (Grasshopper a plus) and Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Experienced in organising and driving projects to high design and delivery outcomes
• Able to prepare and develop high-quality drawings, reports and presentations
• Strong public speaking skills with experience presenting to executive teams
• Ability to manage project coordination and organise sub-consultants.
• Experience mentoring and developing team skills and culture
• Skilled in project coordination, managing sub-consultants, and meeting tight deadlines.
• A flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working
• Highly organised, proactive, and self-motivated.
• Flexible, adaptable, and positive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Experience and qualifications:

• A professional degree in Architecture or Landscape with a Masters in Urban Design
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in English - spoken and written (Arabic is a plus)
• Strong ability with Rhino and Adobe Suite (Grasshopper is a plus)

About us:

Broadway Malyan is a global architecture, urbanism and design practice dedicated to creating cities, buildings and places that will provide a lasting legacy. Through a shared design ethos, we work together to create places with a strong sense of identity where people and communities want to live, learn, shop, work and relax. Our collaborative approach to integrated sustainable design has enabled us to deliver award-winning projects at all scales across the world. Every project, from a strategic city plan to the craftmanship of a balustrade, reflects our passion for quality design and place-making.

As an employee-owned practice, we are able to create an inclusive culture where everyone has a strong sense of engagement and shared responsibility in the future of our business. We are committed to investing and inspiring our people, so we can attract and retain the best talent to strengthen our reputation as both a design practice and an employer of choice.

If you have the talent and passion and want to draw your inspiration from working within a community of active minds, it is likely that we have a place for you at Broadway Malyan.