Senior Urban Design Architect — Hybrid (Eastern Cape)

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Hybrid work arrangement

Port Elizabeth collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Urban Design Architect to shape vibrant, sustainable urban environments in the Port Elizabeth region. You will lead master planning, streetscape concepts, and public space strategies, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality visuals and proposals.

The ideal candidate brings a Master's degree in Urban Design/Architecture/Urban Planning and at least 6 years of professional experience, with strong software skills (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Urban Design, Architecture, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in urban design and planning.
• Proven experience in developing urban design master plans, conceptual designs, and development frameworks.
• Strong proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, and GIS.
• Excellent graphic communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual urban design frameworks and master plans for diverse projects.
• Create detailed urban design guidelines, streetscape designs, and public realm strategies.
• Conduct spatial analysis, site analysis, and feasibility studies for urban development projects.
• Prepare high-quality visual materials, including renderings, diagrams, and presentations.
• Collaborate with engineers, landscape architects, planners, and other stakeholders throughout the design process.
• Engage with communities and stakeholders to gather input and foster consensus on design proposals.
• Research and apply best practices in sustainable urbanism, placemaking, and resilient design.
• Contribute to urban design policy development and urban regeneration initiatives.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables for urban design components.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in urban design and planning.

Skills

Urban design

Spatial analysis

Placemaking

Community engagement

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

GIS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Urban Design Architect to shape vibrant, sustainable urban environments in the Port Elizabeth region. You will lead master planning, streetscape concepts, and public space strategies, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality visuals and proposals.

The ideal candidate brings a Master's degree in Urban Design/Architecture/Urban Planning and at least 6 years of professional experience, with strong software skills (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe