Lead Urban Designer: Regeneration & Livable City Masterplans

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Benefits package

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, South Africa, seeks a Senior Urban Designer to lead major regeneration and development projects. You will shape sustainable, inclusive urban environments and oversee concept to delivery with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires a master's degree and 8+ years' experience, a strong portfolio, proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, GIS, and excellent stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Urban Design, Urban Planning, Architecture, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience with a strong portfolio.
• Expertise in master planning, site analysis, spatial design, and public realm design.
• Excellent analytical, thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design development of urban planning and design projects from concept to implementation.
• Prepare master plans, urban design frameworks, and development guidelines.
• Conduct urban analysis, site assessments, and inform design strategies.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other specialists.
• Engage clients and stakeholders through presentations and workshops.
• Ensure designs comply with local planning policies in Vereeniging.
• Mentor junior designers and planning staff.
• Prepare design reports, visualisations, and presentations.
• Contribute to business development and proposal writing.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

GIS

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, South Africa, seeks a Senior Urban Designer to lead major regeneration and development projects. You will shape sustainable, inclusive urban environments and oversee concept to delivery with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires a master's degree and 8+ years' experience, a strong portfolio, proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, GIS, and excellent stakeholder engagement.