Lead Urban Design & Planning Architect — Sustainable Plans

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 97,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Urban Design & Planning Architect to lead urban design projects in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will shape master plans, conduct analyses, and guide multidisciplinary teams through public consultations.

The role requires a master's degree in urban design/planning or architecture with a strong urban focus, plus 8+ years of progressive experience and proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, GIS, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Urban Design, Urban Planning, or Architecture with an urban specialization.
• Proven track record with 8+ years in urban design, planning, or related fields.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, GIS (ArcGIS), and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of urban design strategies, master plans, and spatial development frameworks.
• Conduct urban analysis, site assessments, and feasibility studies for new development proposals.
• Collaborate with planners, landscape architects, engineers, and sociologists.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Public presentation

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Urban Design, Urban Planning, or Architecture with an urban specialization

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

GIS (ArcGIS)

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Urban Design & Planning Architect to lead urban design projects in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will shape master plans, conduct analyses, and guide multidisciplinary teams through public consultations.

The role requires a master's degree in urban design/planning or architecture with a strong urban focus, plus 8+ years of progressive experience and proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, GIS, and Adobe Creative Suite.