Senior Urban Design Leader: Master Planning & Regeneration

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Presencial; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Industry conferences

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Urban Designer to spearhead its urban design practice in Stellenbosch. You will lead large-scale mixed-use developments, regeneration projects and master planning, guiding a team of designers and collaborating with architects, landscape architects and planners.

You will shape design concepts, engage with communities and authorities, and deliver sustainable, contextually sensitive urban environments in a region known for heritage and landscape.

Formación

• Master's degree in Urban Design, Urban Planning, Architecture or related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive urban design and master planning experience.
• Proven experience leading complex mixed-use developments and urban regeneration.
• Strong understanding of urban planning principles, placemaking, and public realm design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, and GIS.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the design process for urban design and master planning projects from concept to implementation.
• Develop urban design frameworks, master plans and public realm strategies for mixed-use and regeneration.
• Collaborate with architects, landscape architects, engineers and planners to deliver integrated solutions.
• Conduct site analysis, context studies and stakeholder engagement to inform design.
• Prepare high-quality visualisations, reports and client/presentation materials.
• Mentor and manage junior urban designers and support team development.
• Ensure designs respond to local context, sustainability and community needs.
• Liaise with municipal planning departments to navigate approvals.
• Stay updated on trends, best practices and innovative approaches in urban design.

Conocimientos

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Visualization

Presentation

Educación

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

10+ years in urban design/master planning

Herramientas

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

GIS

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Urban Designer to spearhead its urban design practice in Stellenbosch. You will lead large-scale mixed-use developments, regeneration projects and master planning, guiding a team of designers and collaborating with architects, landscape architects and planners.

You will shape design concepts, engage with communities and authorities, and deliver sustainable, contextually sensitive urban environments in a region known for heritage and landscape.