A master's degree in urban planning/landscape architecture from universities of international repute is a must.
Must have good experience delivering Urban Planning/Public Realm projects in the public or the private realm for minimum 5 years
Take ownership and lead urban planning/pubic realm projects and work packages.
Design manage multi-disciplinary urban development projects in the wider context of key business sectors
Work to a program for the project and proactively advise Senior leadership of any issue which affects the efficient completion of the project.
Demonstrate strategic thinking to expand the landscape & urban design business across different regions and develop business within the practice.
Can cross- over through design thinking between the three disciplines of the practice on large scale projects.
Lead projects with complete design and delivery ownership reporting to Practice Lead.
Delegate & manage work to assigned project team Landscape Architects/urban designers/multidisciplinary proficiencies and obtain the necessary outcome for the projects as per contractual obligations of the project.
Liaise with key clients and technical and non-technical stakeholders for positive project outcomes.
Draft technical reports of acceptable technical and presentation quality with minimum guidance.
Ensure the team is aware of the design standards, codes.
Use business related software independently with ability to guide work of junior team members.
Successful in identifying and following through on leads/suggestions associated with additional work prospects on the projects they are involved with.
Must be conversant of the evolving standards of the profession primarily with respective to collaborative and multi-disciplinary design.
Must be proficient in design, project management, efficiency matrices.
CMLI & ASLA qualified professionals shall have an added advantage
Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
Capable of working on own initiative or as part of a larger multidisciplinary team.
Have a logical and organized approach to project delivery and able to follow instructions and guidance by senior team members.
Be aware of the effect of delivery time on financial performance and proactively manage time, resources and budget on a project.
Willingness to share information and knowledge with team members.
Demonstrate initiative and basic leadership skills to give directions to interdisciplinary work group.
