Senior Urban Design Leader & Master Planner

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Private healthcare

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a globally recognized leader in urban planning and architectural design to recruit a Principal Urban Designer based in Centurion, Gauteng. The role demands visionary leadership to shape sustainable, livable urban environments and to drive transformative master planning initiatives.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage complex projects from inception to approval, mentor junior designers, and engage with diverse stakeholders to deliver innovative design

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Urban Design, Urban Planning, Architecture, or related field.
• At least 10 years progressive experience in urban design, master planning, and landscape architecture.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and complex projects.
• Strong visualization skills with Rhino, Grasshopper, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, GIS.
• Deep understanding of South Africa's planning policy, zoning regulations, and development processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization and development of high-level urban design strategies and master plans for significant urban projects.
• Direct and inspire multi-disciplinary teams of architects, planners, landscape architects, and engineers throughout the design process.
• Conduct site analyses to inform design development including environmental and socio-economic factors.
• Create design narratives, visuals, and presentations for clients, government agencies, and the public.
• Engage with stakeholders, including community groups and government bodies, to build consensus on proposals.
• Ensure urban design projects adhere to sustainability, resilience, accessibility, and cultural sensitivity.
• Oversee preparation of design guidelines, policy recommendations, and regulatory frameworks.
• Mentor junior urban designers and planners.
• Stay updated with global trends and technologies in urban design.
• Critically review external proposals and provide input.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Vision and strategy

Mentoring

Education

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

Tools

Rhino

Grasshopper

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

GIS

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a globally recognized leader in urban planning and architectural design to recruit a Principal Urban Designer based in Centurion, Gauteng. The role demands visionary leadership to shape sustainable, livable urban environments and to drive transformative master planning initiatives.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage complex projects from inception to approval, mentor junior designers, and engage with diverse stakeholders to deliver innovative design