Urban Designer

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

At Surbana Jurong, a creative, analytical Urban Designer with 1+ year of experience will join a multidisciplinary design and planning team to contribute to master plans, area development strategies, public spaces and detailed design proposals. The role emphasizes streetscape development, sustainability and climate-responsive planning within a diverse office environment.

The candidate will coordinate with architects, GIS specialists and transportation experts, developing concepts and 3D

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Urban Design, Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of professional experience in urban design, planning, architecture, landscape design, or related area.
• Strong understanding of urban design principles, spatial planning, public realm design, and urban development.
• Ability to translate planning concepts into visually compelling design proposals.
• Strong analytical, visualization, presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple project deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Develop urban design concepts, frameworks, master plans, and area development proposals.
• Prepare urban design studies, site analysis, concept plans, and development strategies.
• Conduct site visits, site assessments, and contextual analysis of existing urban environments.
• Develop proposals for streetscapes, public spaces, plazas, pedestrian areas, parks, and mixed-use developments.
• Prepare urban design drawings, plans, sections, elevations, diagrams, and presentation materials.
• Work on master planning, urban regeneration, transit-oriented development, and public realm projects.
• Analyze land use, built form, density, connectivity, movement patterns, public spaces, and urban character.
• Prepare 3D massing, visualization, diagrams, and design presentations to communicate design concepts effectively.
• Coordinate with architects, urban planners, landscape architects, transportation consultants, GIS specialists, and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Assist in preparing design guidelines, development frameworks, streetscape guidelines, and urban design standards.
• Participate in client presentations, stakeholder consultations, design workshops, and project discussions.
• Incorporate sustainability, accessibility, walkability, and climate-responsive principles into urban design proposals.
• Support project teams in delivering high-quality design outputs within agreed timelines.

Skills

Urban design

Spatial planning

Public realm design

Streetscape development

Sustainability

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Master's in Urban Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

SketchUp

Rhino

ArcGIS/QGIS

Lumion/Enscape/V-Ray

Job description

Position: Urban Designer Experience: 1+ Years Education: Master's Degree in Urban Design / Urban Planning / Architecture or a related field Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a creative, analytical, and detail-oriented Urban Designer with 1+ years of professional experience to join our multidisciplinary design and planning team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of urban design principles, public realm design, spatial planning, streetscape development, and sustainable urban development. The candidate will contribute to the development of urban design concepts, master plans, area development strategies, public spaces, and detailed design proposals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop urban design concepts, frameworks, master plans, and area development proposals.
• Prepare urban design studies, site analysis, concept plans, and development strategies.
• Conduct site visits, site assessments, and contextual analysis of existing urban environments.
• Develop proposals for streetscapes, public spaces, plazas, pedestrian areas, parks, and mixed-use developments.
• Prepare urban design drawings, plans, sections, elevations, diagrams, and presentation materials.
• Work on master planning, urban regeneration, transit-oriented development, and public realm projects.
• Analyze land use, built form, density, connectivity, movement patterns, public spaces, and urban character.
• Prepare 3D massing, visualization, diagrams, and design presentations to communicate design concepts effectively.
• Coordinate with architects, urban planners, landscape architects, transportation consultants, GIS specialists, and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Assist in preparing design guidelines, development frameworks, streetscape guidelines, and urban design standards.
• Participate in client presentations, stakeholder consultations, design workshops, and project discussions.
• Incorporate sustainability, accessibility, walkability, and climate-responsive principles into urban design proposals.
• Support project teams in delivering high-quality design outputs within agreed timelines.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Urban Design, Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 1+ year of relevant professional experience in urban design, planning, architecture, landscape design, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of urban design principles, spatial planning, public realm design, and urban development.
• Good design thinking and ability to translate planning concepts into visually compelling design proposals.
• Strong analytical, visualization, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple project deliverables.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Knowledge of SketchUp, Rhino, 3D visualization, or similar software is preferred.
• Familiarity with GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS is an advantage.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience with rendering and visualization software such as Lumion, Enscape, V-Ray, or similar tools is desirable.

At Surbana Jurong

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

Surbana Jurong is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future. Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA, SMEC and Surbana Jurong, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. They include architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to shape a better future. Its technical experts deliver sustainable solutions that cover the entire project life cycle from planning and design, through to delivery and management, as well as a full suite of multidisciplinary consultancy services across a diverse range of sectors including transportation, water, aviation, healthcare, hospitality and renewables. A global urban, infrastructure and managed services consulting firm with over 70 years of track record in successful project delivery, SJ has built more than a million homes in Singapore, created master plans in more than 60 countries and developed over 100 industrial parks globally. SJ is #23 in Engineering News-Record's 2023 Top 225 International Design Firms, #14 in World Architecture 100 2024, and Asia Pacific FM Technology Provider of the Year 2022, awarded by International Facility Management Association.