Urban Designer

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role Overview

We are looking for a creative and dynamic Urban Designer to join the Urban Sustainability team in Cape Town. Our team is passionate about providing solutions to urban issues across Africa and the Middle East. We are involved in a variety of public and private sector projects ranging from design and planning to policy. The team has a strong focus on public sector projects and is passionate about finding inventive solutions for creating functional cities for people.

Role Responsibilities

• Apply sound and diversified knowledge of urban design and planning principles and practices.
• Management and technical support on urban design and planning projects from opportunity stage, inception to completion.
• Leading and input into urban design production including research analysis, design drawings, reports, and presentations.
• Working in multi-disciplinary project environment
• Project management, including client and stakeholder management
• Quality assurance of project deliverables
• Support to business development and communication
• Presentation of project outputs and proposals
• Tender compilation
  
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Urban Design, Urban and Regional Planning or Architecture, with preference to a Masters Degree or higher in Urban Design from a recognised institution.
• Registered professional qualification (e.g. UDISA/SACAP/SACPLAN)
• A project management qualification will be an advantage
• 10+ years’ relevant experience
• International experience in urban planning or design, and/or donor funding work will be an advantage
• Must be able to technically apply him/herself to a broad variety of urban design and urban planning work
• Must be able to manage and lead a team
• Must be well conversed with planning and design legislation and standards
• Must be able to work within tight timeframes and the parameters of individual projects
• Must be willing to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment
• Must have excellent written report writing and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, adaptable and innovative.
• Must be able to travel to African and Middle East countries
• Advanced competency in Microsoft Office programmes (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Projects) and Adobe Creative Suits (specifically Illustrator)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, ArcGIS, Sketchup advantageous
  
  
  

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.