Project Leader (Masterplanning)

JR United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London-based urban design consultancy seeks a collaborative Project Leader for high-profile design projects. This role emphasizes strong client management and leadership skills, requiring a Master’s degree and significant experience in urban design. The company offers a flexible working arrangement and a culture centered on employee well-being.

Benefits

Bonuses

Flexible hybrid/remote working options

Strong emphasis on employee well-being

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of professional experience in design practice.
• Strong software proficiency in key design software is essential.
• Exposure to team management and client-facing roles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-profile design and masterplanning projects through strategic planning.
• Mentor and lead a design team, ensuring alignment with client goals.
• Coordinate with stakeholders on all design and commercial matters.

Skills

Client Management

Design Communication

Team Leadership

User-Centered Design

Education

Master’s Degree in Urban Design

Master’s Degree in Architecture

Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

Adobe Suite

Revit

ArcGIS

Job description

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reading, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

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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