Senior Project and Technical Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Project Manager with a passion for urban design and master planning. This full-time role, based in Central London, involves managing large-scale projects across the Middle East and Africa. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, showcasing a creative approach to urban challenges and strong client management skills. You will work closely with a dynamic leadership team, ensuring project success through excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail. If you're ready to make a significant impact in urban development, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large scale master planning projects in the Middle East/Africa.
• Fluent in written and spoken English with excellent people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-profile projects in urban design and master planning.
• Work closely with leadership on various projects, including overseas travel.

Skills

Urban Design

Master Planning

Project Management

Client Management

Presentation Skills

Report Writing

Organizational Skills

Team Player

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Education

Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

SketchUp

ArcGIS

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Senior Project and Technical Manager, London

Client:

Dar

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

7

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Company Overview:

Dar, the founding member of the Sidara group, is an international multidisciplinary consulting organization specializing in engineering, architecture, planning, environment, project management, facilities management, and economics. Sidara operates in 60 countries with 20,500 professionals, connecting people, places, and communities through innovative solutions to the world's most complex challenges.

This role is directly with Urban Initiatives, which is now part of Sidara. Urban Initiatives is an internationally recognized urban design and planning consultancy based in London, working across the full urban spectrum from strategic thinking to specific urban design solutions.

The Role:

We are looking to appoint Senior Project Managers to help us deliver an expanding workload of high-profile projects in the Middle East, Africa, and further afield. These positions are full-time, based in Central London, and suitable for talented, enthusiastic, and highly motivated individuals with a minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience in urban design and master planning.

Applicants should have experience in project managing large-scale master planning projects, client interaction, presentation, and report writing. The role will involve working closely with Urban Initiatives’ leadership team on a range of projects, including overseas travel.

You are:

To be considered for the role, you will need to demonstrate:

• Experience of project managing large scale master planning commissions in the Middle East and/or Africa;
• A creative approach to urban design and master planning;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• A professional approach to client management;
• Fluent written and spoken English;
• Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines;
• Initiative, motivation, and being a team player.

The successful candidate must share our passion for urban places and our Practice Ethos. Excellent command of written and spoken English is required, along with people management skills and experience in managing project initiation, sub-consultants, budgets, and project coordination. Proficiency in graphic software (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and CAD software (AutoCAD/Civil3D, SketchUp, ArcGIS) is also important.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

• Selected candidates who satisfy the job requirements will be invited for an interview. Presentation of a portfolio and a description of past key projects is a requirement for the interview. If you are interested in this role, please send your CV, a supporting letter, and a brief portfolio to [e-mail].

* While we carefully review all applications, only candidates meeting the specified requirements will be contacted for further consideration. We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest.