Project Leader (Masterplanning)

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading urban design consultancy seeks a Project Leader to oversee high-profile masterplanning projects. With a focus on strategic planning and client management, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape significant urban developments. Join a creative team emphasizing culture and well-being in a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid/remote working options

Bonuses based on project performance

Strong emphasis on employee culture and well-being

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in design practice.
• Proficient in design software like AutoCAD and Rhino.
• Experience with large-scale urban projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead large design masterplanning projects through strategic planning.
• Act as primary client contact during project phases.
• Mentor and lead a design team in project execution.

Skills

Client management

Communication skills

Team management

User-centered strategies

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

Adobe software

Revit

ArcGIS

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Project Leader (Masterplanning), Warrington, Cheshire

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The Crowd

Location:

Warrington, Cheshire

Job Category:

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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 in a variety of high-profile projects, including strategic planning for major masterplanning projects in the Middle East. They seek a Project Lead with at least 8 years of professional experience, a strong background in client management, and 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:

• 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 project lifecycle
• Coordinate with external consultants, stakeholders, and contractors on 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
• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience within a design practice
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino, and Adobe software
• Experience with Revit and ArcGIS (highly beneficial)
• Experience on large-scale masterplanning or urban projects through strategic design stages
• Familiarity with user-centered strategies and design principles
• Excellent communication skills in English (verbal, presentation, written)
• Experience in team management and client-facing responsibilities (advantageous)

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