Senior Urban Designer

Job Description

Urbis is people focussed, and we want the best for our team, our clients, and our communities. We are a community of passionate problem solvers, sought out by clients for our fresh thinking and approach to their city-shaping projects. Our mission is to help create meaningful, sustainable cities & communities. Urbis is an employer of choice for gender equality (EOCGE), recognised through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), and active participants in the Federal Career Revive Initiative which supports the attraction and retention of women returning to work after a career break. We pride ourselves in empowering our employees and supporting them to be the best they can be. Here you will make a tangible difference and positive impact, while gaining incredible industry experience and broad ranging exposure to the most exciting work. Urbis, Shaping futures your way! The Opportunity: Join our dynamic and high performing design studio based in Melbourne. We are seeking an experienced Senior Urban Designer with a strong background in greenfield projects to join our team. In this role you will: Develop innovative and sustainable master plans, urban design frameworks, and design guidelines, principally for greenfield residential and employment developments but also large infill sites. Manage the design process for development projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated design solutions. Conduct comprehensive site and context analysis, research and feasibility studies to inform design decisions. Engage with stakeholders, including local councils, developers, and community groups, to ensure project alignment with community needs and regulatory requirements. Prepare and present drawings, rationales and reports to clients and stakeholders. Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a collaborative and creative work environment. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in greenfield development. About you: Hold a Tertiary qualification in Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban & Regional Planning or a related field. Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in urban design, with a strong focus on greenfield projects. Have demonstrated experience of contributing to high-quality greenfield development projects. Excellent design, analytical, problem-solving, project management, communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and GIS. A passion for sustainable design and development. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Why Urbis? Urbis is committed to fostering an inclusive, flexible, and diverse work environment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and those returning to work after a career break. By joining us you will receive many benefits including: Salary continuance insurance, a generous parental leave policy, health & wellbeing programs and much more. Active mentorship by the best in the business, development of career goals and support in achieving them. Investment in ongoing training with all employees provided with an annual training budget. Monthly morning teas and regular social events to celebrate professional and personal wins. Across all our sectors, you will play a part in shaping cities and communities. Bring your spark, and shape futures your way. How to Apply? If you are an enthusiastic candidate, with the desire to become part of a driven and highly professional team, click on “Apply for this job.” Recruitment Agencies - thank you for thinking of us. We do endeavour to fill our opportunities through direct channels wherever possible, however, if we find that we do need agency assistance, we'll be in touch. #J-18808-Ljbffr