London, UK
Senior masterplanner/urban designer
at HKS
HKS is looking for a senior masterplanner/urban designer to join its team in London.
Our London office is seeking a talented and experienced senior masterplanner or urban designer to join our hospitality studio. The role requires an all-round ability to be able to work from concept to detailed design on large scale masterplans on mainly hospitality-led projects. The role presents an opportunity to take on projects with the world’s leading hotel operators and developers working alongside a fantastic multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities:
- imagine, investigate and present design solutions for medium to large scale masterplans
- 3D and 2D modelling and technical drawings (plan, sections and elevations)
- produce analysis, diagrams and illustrative materials
- produce scale comparison and precedent studies
- preparation of presentations, reports, models, schedules and documents
- assist in the coordination of design team activities
- attends client meetings/project reviews
- assisting in landscape projects as required
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
- mid-weight experience in landscape architecture/urban design
- experience in international masterplanning projects
- knowledge of urban design theories and placemaking principles
- knowledge of the principles, methodology and practices of research and mapping data
- experience in working in a multidisciplinary environment
- experience in creatively solving design challenges
- knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Suite, MS Office (GIS or Rhino an advantage)
- postgraduate degree in urban design/landscape architecture
- strong communication skills in English (proficiency in another language an advantage)
- the ability to multi-task and pick up ways of working quickly and work to deadlines
HKS is an equal opportunities employer. We work flexibly.
Salary: Undisclosed