Manager, Planning & Design

The Hong Kong Institute of Architects; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Urban Renewal Authority invites applications for the position of Manager, Planning & Design in Hong Kong. You will lead district‑scale feasibility studies, coordinate multidisciplinary consultants, and develop notional designs and technical assessments to support urban renewal projects.

You will liaise with government bodies, districts, academics and professional bodies, prepare submissions and deliver presentations to secure public support and project objectives.

Qualifications

• University degree in Architecture or related discipline.
• Recognized professional qualifications (HKIA/HKIUD/RIBA) or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of post-professional degree experience.
• Design‑oriented with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in local/overseas area‑wide planning and architectural mixed‑use projects with design input using Revit, Rhino, SketchUp or AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead district‑based studies, PPFSs and feasibility studies to drive design excellence.
• Procure and manage multidisciplinary external consultants for planning studies and technical assessments.
• Develop notional designs and technical assessments and present to leadership and stakeholders.
• Liaise with government bureaus, councils, academics and professional bodies to champion objectives.
• Prepare high‑level submissions and deliver presentations to secure public support.

Skills

Design orientation

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Architecture degree

HKIA / HKIUD / RIBA qualific.

Tools

Revit

Rhino

SketchUp

AI‑generative design tools

Job description

The Urban Renewal Authority (“URA”) is tasked to undertake, encourage, promote and facilitate urban renewal of Hong Kong in accordance with the provisions of the Urban Renewal Authority Ordinance and the Urban Renewal Strategy published by the Government. The URA adopts a comprehensive and holistic approach by ways of its two core businesses i.e. redevelopment and rehabilitation, as well as preservation, revitalisation and retrofitting, for creating a sustainable and quality living environment for the people of Hong Kong.

Manager, Planning & Design

Responsibilities:

• 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