Urban designer

Overview

Lead urban design and master planning, guiding teams from concept through implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• site analysis
• design presentation
• project coordination
• project management
• design quality
• mentoring

Tasks

-Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance on design methodologies and documentation. -Prepare and present high-quality design concepts, reports, and visual materials to clients, stakeholders, and authorities. -Conduct site analysis, feasibility studies, and urban design assessments. -Coordinate with architects, planners, engineers, landscape architects, and environmental consultants. -Stay updated with local planning regulations, design standards, and emerging global urban trends. -Lead and manage urban design and master planning projects of varying scales, from concept to detailed design stages. -Ensure design quality, sustainability principles, and contextual sensitivity are integrated into all project deliverables. -Participate in business development activities, proposal writing, and client presentations.

Requirements

• 10+ years
• bachelor’s
• autocad
• sketchup
• leadership
• smart city

What You Bring

-10+ years of relevant experience in urban design or master planning with a reputed consultancy or design firm. -Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Urban Design, or Planning (Master’s in Urban Design preferred). -Familiarity with Smart City or Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) projects. -Proficiency in design and visualization tools such as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Rhino, and GIS (preferred). -Membership in professional bodies (ISOCARP, ULI, IUDI, etc.) -Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills. -Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality urban design and large-scale project experience. -Experience working on international or mixed-use master plans. -Deep understanding of sustainable design principles, mobility planning, and urban regeneration strategies. -Proven leadership and project management capabilities.

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About Sj Group

-Its global reach spans over 120 offices across more than 40 countries, executing projects from master plans to industrial parks. -The firm has shaped over a million homes, 100+ industrial parks, and major infrastructure, from airports to dams. -It provides end‑to‑end project services—planning, design, engineering, construction management and facilities operations. -Sector expertise covers transport, water, aviation, healthcare, hospitality, energy and renewables. -Flagship works include Singapore’s Jurong Innovation District HQ—an award‑winning green campus and EV charging hub. -The group actively expands through strategic acquisitions and M&A to double revenue by 2026. -Financially backed by Temasek and ranked among the world’s top 25 international design firms.

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