Hybrid Senior Urban Design Architect: Master Planning Leader

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Education support

Conferences attendance

Mentorship culture

Career growth

Technology access

Strategy sessions

Team retreats

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks a Principal Urban Design Architect to lead major urban design and master planning projects. The role requires visionary leadership, deep understanding of urban dynamics, and a track record in large-scale developments.

You will guide master plans, precinct designs, and multi-use schemes, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, municipal authorities, and client stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Urban Design or related field is required.
• Professional registration with SAIA/SACPLAN is essential.
• Minimum of 12 years' progressive experience in urban design/architectural practice.
• Proven leadership on master planning, strategic urban development, and mixed-use projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization and design development of large-scale urban planning and architectural projects.
• Develop master plans, precinct strategies, and design guidelines for diverse urban contexts.
• Conduct site analysis, feasibility studies, and urban impact assessments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of architects, planners, landscape architects, and engineers.
• Engage clients, government agencies, and communities to build consensus and ensure project success.
• Present design proposals, reports, and visualisations to stakeholders at various levels.
• Ensure designs align with sustainability, heritage, and planning policy requirements.
• Mentor junior designers and architects and oversee design documentation.

Skills

Urban design leadership

Master planning

Stakeholder engagement

GIS

CAD

BIM (Revit)

Visualization tools

Education

Master's degree in Urban Design

Professional registration (SAIA/SACPLAN)

Tools

GIS

CAD

BIM (Revit)

Visualization tools

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks a Principal Urban Design Architect to lead major urban design and master planning projects. The role requires visionary leadership, deep understanding of urban dynamics, and a track record in large-scale developments.

You will guide master plans, precinct designs, and multi-use schemes, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, municipal authorities, and client stakeholders.