Lead Urban Designer - Coastal Master Planner

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement annuity

Medical aid

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay seeks a Lead Urban Designer to spearhead innovative, sustainable urban environments. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, engage with clients and government bodies, and shape development proposals for coastal communities.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 10+ years of progressive experience, with strong design software skills and knowledge of South African planning frameworks.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Urban Design, Urban Planning, Architecture, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in urban design and planning with leadership.
• Extensive knowledge of urban design principles, placemaking, spatial analysis, and sustainable urban development.
• Ability to manage complex urban design projects from concept to implementation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, GIS, and visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization and development of master plans and urban design strategies for diverse projects.
• Mentor and manage a team of urban designers and planners.
• Engage with clients, government agencies, community groups, and stakeholders.
• Produce master plans, design guidelines, streetscape designs, and visual impact assessments.
• Ensure designs respond to environmental, social, and economic contexts, promoting sustainability.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and graphics to communicate design proposals.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and landscape architects for integrated outcomes.
• Stay updated on best practices, legislation, and coastal urban design trends.
• Contribute to business development via proposals and client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Team mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Urban Design/Urban Planning/Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

GIS

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay seeks a Lead Urban Designer to spearhead innovative, sustainable urban environments. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, engage with clients and government bodies, and shape development proposals for coastal communities.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 10+ years of progressive experience, with strong design software skills and knowledge of South African planning frameworks.