Manager, Planning and Design

Urban Renewal Authority 市區重建局; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Renewal Authority 市區重建局 seeks an experienced architect-designer to lead district-based studies, feasibility assessments, and notional designs with a strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement. The role requires directing multidisciplinary teams and presenting compelling proposals to internal leadership and external audiences.

The successful candidate will possess a university degree in architecture or related fields and hold recognized professional qualifications.

Qualifications

• University degree in Architecture or related discipline.
• Recognized professional qualifications such as HKIA/HKIUD or RIBA are desirable.
• Excellent design, communication and presentation skills; able to convey complex ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead district-based studies, PPFSs and technical feasibility studies to drive design excellence.
• Procure and manage multidisciplinary external consultants for planning studies and design options.
• Develop notional designs and technical assessments for assigned schemes and present to leadership and stakeholders.
• Engage proactively with government bureaus, district councils, academics and professional bodies to champion URA objectives.
• Prepare submissions and deliver presentations to committees and public audiences to secure support.

Skills

Design oriented

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor in Architecture

Professional qualifications HKIA/HKIUD/RIBA

Tools

Revit

Rhino

SketchUp

AI-assisted design tools

Job description

• Spearhead strategic district-based studies, Preliminary Project Feasibility Studies (PPFSs), technical feasibility studies and assessments etc. to drive design excellence and develop project reserves for formulation of urban renewal projects
• Procure and administer multidisciplinary external consultants to ensure the rigorous and timely delivery of planning studies, technical assessments, and innovative design options
• Develop comprehensive notional designs and corresponding technical assessments for assigned schemes, as well as design presentations to meet the strategic expectations from internal leadership and external stakeholders
• Liaise proactively with government bureaus and departments, district councils, academics, and professional bodies to champion project objectives, solicit public support and understanding of URA’s objectives
• Prepare high-level technical submissions and deliver compelling presentations to internal committees as well as external audiences through public briefings, workshops or seminars etc. to foster stakeholder engagement and secure public support

Requirements

• University degree holder in Architecture or related discipline
• Recognized professional qualifications e.g. HKIA, HKIUD, RIBA or equivalent
• Minimum 8 years of post-professional degree experience
• Design-oriented, good communication and presentation skills (verbal, architectural and graphical)
• Experience in working on local and/or overseas area-wide planning/urban design/architectural mixed-use projects with hands‑on design input with Revit, Rhino, Sketchup and/ or AI‑generative architectural design tools would be an advantage
• Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese

Closing Date of Application

27 October 2026

For more information on the work of the URA, please visit the website at http://www.ura.org.hk.