Project Leader (Masterplanning)

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-sized urban design consultancy in London seeks a Project Leader to lead high-profile projects, with a focus on client management and design quality. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience and a master's degree, along with relevant software skills. Offering hybrid/remote work options and emphasizing employee well-being, this opportunity promises career development in a creative environment.

Benefits

Bonuses

Flexible hybrid/remote working options

Strong emphasis on employee culture and well-being

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience within a design practice.
• Strong software proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino, and Adobe.
• Experience on large-scale masterplanning or urban projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead large design masterplanning and urban projects through planning stages.
• Act as primary point of contact during client-facing phases.
• Mentor and lead a team based on previous leadership experience.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Client Management

Strategic Planning

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

Adobe

Revit

ArcGIS

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 in a variety of high-profile projects, including strategic planning for major masterplanning projects in the Middle East. They are 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 align with the studio's creative direction.

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:

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

Key Skills/Requirements:

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

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