Description:
Brookwood are partnered with a global design studio based in London they are looking for a passionate senior Urban designer to join their studio in London. They specialise in masterplans for medium and large-scale projects in the UK and internationally . he successful candidate for this position will have high skilled at developing, managing, and coordinating large-scale projects. If you strive for career progression and a healthy work life balance, then this studio is perfect for you!
Responsibilities:
- Management of the studio project design team
- Act as the lead for selected masterplanning projects, managing both internal and external stakeholders to ensure delivery from concept through to detailed stages
- Design independently and as part of a wider team – understanding the full complexities of the urban design process, eg. transport, economics, infrastructure, design codes and guidelines etc
- Build a network across the business and seek leadership opportunities by directing and supporting junior team members
- Make a positive contribution towards project meetings and client presentations
- Develop a working understanding of cost control, fee charging and project finance, and consider how project fees are maximised without threat to client relationship and repeat work
About the Candidate:
- Degree in urban planning/architecture/landscape architecture and an MA in urban design or equivalent
- Proven experience in leading projects across a wide range of project sectors, including infrastructure/transport, urban regeneration and residential masterplanning, and have worked across UK, Middle East, Asia and Africa.
- A deep interest and curiosity in the process of designing and planning of the urban environments
- Passion for design and the ability to thrive in an environment where you can demonstrate initiative, creativity and self-sufficiency
- Deadline-driven and capable of coordinating and leading projects with limited supervision
- Confident in presenting to, coordinating and liaising with clients and consultants
- advanced software skills, highly proficient in at least four of the following, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, Rhino, GIS software and CityEngine