Senior Urban Designer | Hybrid Work & Regeneration Projects

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health and retirement benefits

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Urban Designer in Port Elizabeth to lead urban design strategies from master plans to detailed guidelines, shaping vibrant, sustainable city spaces and guiding placemaking initiatives.

You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and public authorities, mentor junior designers, and contribute to proposals. Hybrid work and a strong benefits package accompany this challenging, impactful role.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Urban Design or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in urban design and planning.
• Experience leading significant urban development projects.
• Strong graphic communication and visualization skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, GIS.
• Excellent analytical and communication abilities.
• Experience with public consultation and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of urban design strategies and master plans for complex projects.
• Create detailed urban design frameworks, guidelines, and concept designs.
• Conduct site analysis, research, and feasibility studies for urban development opportunities.
• Engage with clients, local authorities, community groups, and stakeholders to gather input and build consensus.
• Prepare high-quality visual documentation, including plans, sections, elevations, renderings, and models.
• Collaborate with architects, landscape architects, engineers, and planners to ensure integrated design solutions.
• Review and critique design proposals to ensure adherence to urban design principles and project objectives.
• Stay current with best practices in sustainable urbanism, placemaking, and public realm design.
• Mentor junior urban designers and contribute to the team's professional development.
• Contribute to winning new commissions through proposal writing and presentations.

Skills

Urban design

Project leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Urban Design or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

GIS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Urban Designer in Port Elizabeth to lead urban design strategies from master plans to detailed guidelines, shaping vibrant, sustainable city spaces and guiding placemaking initiatives.

You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and public authorities, mentor junior designers, and contribute to proposals. Hybrid work and a strong benefits package accompany this challenging, impactful role.