Urban Designer at 21 Search Ltd

Responsibilities

• Working on master plans, precinct plans and site plans based on input from the clients and the executive team ensuring highest and best use of land and infrastructure
• Work under their own initiative and direction, as part of a large and multi-skilled team, including architects, local government, building contractors, material suppliers and local communities
• Supporting the development of the overall urban design and architectural guidelines for the city. The urban planning and design guidelines must ensure a high urban quality is aspired to and attained in all scopes of work relating to physical space
• Prepare design concepts, schematic designs and detailed plans for streetscape improvements, parks, housing and commercial development, as well as integrated community urban design plans; prepare construction plans, specifications and bidding documents for landscape improvements
• Oversee the administration and inspection of the construction of urban design, landscape and architecture schemes
• Coordinate development of projects with other city projects/programs, coordinating necessary land use and construction programmes with other city departments
• Reviewing and revising of the different city masterplans based on input from the executive and other professionals such as engineers and land surveyors.
• Working with the sales and other teams in determining developer requirements and appropriately locating proposed developments within the city.
• Supporting urban planning and design functions in other properties within the Company’s portfolio
• Infuse urban design philosophies into all aspects of urban development within the City projects

Qualification, Skills and Experience

• Masters Degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture or Urban Design
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrable experience in urban design and development work
• Preference to have had exposure to work on international projects
• Good knowledge of the principles, practices, procedures and theory of urban design.
• Good knowledge of design development, urban design, and documentation on a wide variety of projects.
• Good knowledge of applicable codes, laws, rules, standards and processes to ensure the compliance of project quality standards.
• Good knowledge of urban design concepts, practices, procedures and final documents.
• Ability to express ideas effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers, clients and technical
• Demonstrable creative design capacity using different tools and media from sketching, CAD, illustration (Adobe Suite) and post-production software.
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Hands-on experience in delivering public realm projects
• Leadership, team management and coordination
• Mature, pragmatic and flexible.
• Team player but comfortable working autonomously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Rigorous and organized approach.
• Good attention to detail.
• Hands-on, ready to roll up the sleeves.
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and maintain organization in a rapidly changing environment.