Project Leader (Masterplanning)

The Crowd; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-sized urban design consultancy is looking for a Project Leader to oversee high-profile projects in London. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in client management and urban design. This role offers competitive compensation, bonuses, and flexible working options, emphasizing a positive company culture.

Benefits

Bonuses

Flexible hybrid/remote working options

Strong emphasis on employee culture and well-being

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in design practice.
• Master’s degree required.
• Experience in managing large-scale masterplanning projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-profile design masterplanning projects.
• Act as the primary contact during client phases.
• Mentor and lead a project team.

Skills

Client management

Project leadership

Communication

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Rhino

Proficiency in Adobe

Education

Master’s degree in urban design, landscape architecture, or architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

Adobe

Revit

ArcGIS

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About The Role:

Our client, a mid-sized urban design consultancy is looking for an enthusiastic and collaborative Project Leader to join them on a permanent basis at their central London office.

The studio is involved on a variety of high-profile projects, including strategic planning for major masterplanning projects in the Middle East. They are currently seeking a Project Lead with at least 8 years of professional experience, a strong background in client management and solid exposure to the conceptual and strategic planning stages of urban projects. The role includes overseeing the quality and consistency of design work while ensuring that the client’s goals are aligned with the creative direction of the studio.

Our client offers bonuses, flexible hybrid/remote working options and a strong emphasis on employee culture and well-being. This is a rare and rewarding opportunity to join a creative and sought-after London-based design practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead large, high-profile design masterplanning and urban projects through conceptual and strategic planning stages
• Act as the primary point of contact during all client-facing phases
• Mentor and lead a team, drawing on previous leadership experience
• Oversee detailed design and construction packages throughout the entire project lifecycle
• Address queries and coordinate with external consultants, stakeholders and contractors on all design and commercial matters
• Collaborate with design teams to understand project workflows, offering strategic input without direct involvement in design tasks

Key Skills/Requirements:

• A master’s degree in urban design, landscape architecture, or architecture is required for the role
• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience within a design practice
• Strong software proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino, and Adobe is essential
• Previous experience with Revit and ArcGIS would be highly beneficial
• Experience working on large-scale masterplanning or urban projects through strategic design stages
• Familiarity with user-centred strategies and design principles
• Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills in English
• Exposure to team management and client-facing responsibilities is advantageous

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design and Project Management

• Industries

  Design Services and Architecture and Planning

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