Urban Designer

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Impactful projects

Professional development

Dynamic team in Port Elizabeth

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) seeks an experienced Urban Designer to join an interdisciplinary team, shaping sustainable, people-centered public spaces and developments through hybrid work arrangements.

You will collaborate with architects, planners, and community stakeholders to develop conceptual master plans, conduct analyses, produce visualisations, and ensure compliance with planning regulations and sustainability principles.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Urban Design, Urban Planning, or Architecture.
• 5+ years’ experience in urban design or related field.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong knowledge of urban planning, public realm design, and sustainable urbanism.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual master plans and design guidelines for urban regeneration projects.
• Conduct site analyses, feasibility studies, and spatial planning exercises.
• Prepare plans, sections, 3D models, and renderings.
• Engage with community groups and stakeholders to build consensus.
• Collaborate with landscape architects, civil engineers, and transport planners.
• Ensure designs comply with planning regulations and sustainability principles.

Skills

Urban design

Public realm design

Stakeholder engagement

3D visualization

Education

Master's degree in Urban Design/Planning/Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Urban Designer to join their interdisciplinary team in Port Elizabeth , with a hybrid work arrangement. You will play a crucial role in shaping the future of urban environments, focusing on creating sustainable, vibrant, and people-centered public spaces and developments. This role involves close collaboration with architects, planners, and community stakeholders to bring ambitious urban visions to life. It's an exciting opportunity to influence the physical form and social fabric of cities, blending creativity with practical planning expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual master plans and design guidelines for urban regeneration projects.
• Conduct site analyses, feasibility studies, and spatial planning exercises.
• Prepare high-quality visualisations, including plans, sections, 3D models, and renderings.
• Engage with community groups and stakeholders to gather input and build consensus.
• Collaborate with landscape architects, civil engineers, and transportation planners.
• Ensure designs adhere to planning regulations and sustainability principles.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Urban Design, Urban Planning, or Architecture.
• 5+ years of experience in urban design or related field.
• Proficiency in design and visualization software (e.g., AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Strong understanding of urban planning principles, public realm design, and sustainable urbanism.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with hybrid work models and remote collaboration tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work on impactful urban regeneration projects.
• Professional development and continuous learning support.
• Collaborative and dynamic team environment in Port Elizabeth .