Principal Urban Designer

WSP in India; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm is seeking a Principal Urban Designer in Bangalore Urban, Karnataka. This role involves leading urban design projects while collaborating with diverse teams and mentoring junior designers. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience, strong design leadership, and expertise in software like AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite. The role emphasizes sustainability and innovative design solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in urban design or master planning.
• Proven record of translating conceptual ideas into engaging master plans.
• Membership in a recognised professional body is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage urban design and master planning projects.
• Prepare, review, and present design reports and drawings.
• Collaborate with various specialists to deliver integrated environments.

Skills

Creative design thinking

Design leadership

Communication skills

Expertise in AutoCAD

Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite

Expertise in SketchUp

Expertise in Rhino

Experience with 3D visualization

Knowledge of GIS

Education

Degree in Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture

Master’s degree in Urban Design or Masterplanning

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Rhino

Power BI

Job description

We’re looking for a Principal Urban Designer to join our team at WSP. You’ll play a leading role in shaping vibrant, sustainable, and people‑centred places across the Middle East — helping deliver creative, high‑impact master plans that respond to the region’s growth, climate, and cultural context.

This is an opportunity to work on large‑scale, design‑led urban projects while collaborating with talented designers, planners, landscape architects, engineers, and sustainability specialists. You’ll also mentor younger colleagues, lead multidisciplinary design teams, and help drive design excellence, innovation, and integration across all project stages.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage urban design and master planning projects from concept visioning through detailed development, ensuring alignment with client objectives, local regulations, and WSP’s quality standards.
• Translate visions and strategies into high‑quality, buildable master plans that balance creativity, technical rigour, and sustainability.
• Prepare, review, and present design reports, drawings, visual materials, and documentation for clients and internal teams.
• Use a range of digital tools to develop compelling graphics, diagrams, and visual narratives that communicate design intent.
• Collaborate with landscape architects, architects, engineers, and environmental specialists to deliver integrated, resilient, and human‑scale environments.
• Lead design charrettes, workshops, and presentations, clearly communicating design direction and rationale to clients and stakeholders.
• Support business development through design input, bid strategy, technical writing, and visual content for proposals.
• Mentor and develop graduate and mid‑level designers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous professional growth.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, sustainability frameworks, and global best practices in urban design and landscape‑led masterplanning.

Qualifications

• A degree in Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or a related discipline; a master’s degree in Urban Design or Masterplanning is preferred.
• 10+ years of professional experience in urban design or master planning, ideally within the Middle East and on large‑scale, mixed‑use, or coastal developments.
• Strong creative design thinking with the ability to develop innovative, context‑sensitive, and deliverable design solutions.
• A proven record of translating conceptual ideas into well‑resolved, visually engaging master plans and urban design frameworks.
• Strong design leadership and presentation skills, with proficiency in tools such as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Rhino, and MS Office.
• Experience with 3D visualisation, GIS, or data‑driven design tools such as Power BI or AI‑supported workflows is an advantage.
• A solid understanding of sustainable urbanism, placemaking, and the integration of landscape and environmental systems into urban design.
• Proven experience leading teams, coordinating across disciplines, and managing design deliverables to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and client engagement skills, comfortable leading discussions and presenting to diverse audiences.
• Membership (or eligibility) in a recognised professional body such as RTPI, UDG, PIA, ASLA, or equivalent is desirable.
• A collaborative, proactive mindset — and a genuine passion for creating inclusive, liveable, and enduring urban places.

Location

• Noida

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