Architect/Urban Designer

Job category: Architect/Urban Designer Job type: Permanent Location: Stellenbosch Start date: ASAP

• Knowledge and experience in delivering large scale mixed use and commercial projects
• To represent the practice at project briefing meetings
• Evaluate development proposals to identify compliance with zoning regulations.
• Prepare design guidelines for open space, building form, project review and site planning
• Develop massing plans and urban design concepts.
• To produce sketch illustrations in Revit depicting client brief accurately
• To assist with graphic design work for presentation purposes
• To assist with 3D visualisation of project proposals
• To produce and co-ordinate council submission documentation, both SDP and Building Plans
• Produce working drawings, co-ordinated with other disciplines
• Attend site meetings to ensure problems are proactively identified and rectified so the project is not delayed
• Conduct site inspections and monitor construction independently
• Has full involvement in multiple large scale mixed use and commercial projects from initiation to finalisation
• Uses appropriate methods and interpersonal styles to develop and motivate and guide project team
• Must be willing to frequently travel Internationally

• Master in Architecture/ Urban Design Masters (MUD)
• Minimum of 5 years' experience (After Post grad)
• Registered with SACAP
• Advanced in use of Revit (certification of such preferable)
• Complete B+P Revit Assessment with minimum 70% score
• Sketches to be done in Revit and by hand
• Intermediate knowledge of the Adobe Master Suite for graphic design purposes
• Intermediate knowledge of 3D visualisation software for presentation purposes
• Advanced knowledge and history of council documentation and submission process
• Advanced knowledge of technical detailing and construction documents
• Advanced knowledge of site administration and project managementImpeccable record keeping processes
• A high standard of communication skills and attention to detail required
• A commitment to providing excellent client service through efficiency and the quality in production of work
• Ability to work independently and in collaborative team environment
• Sufficiently experienced to resolve problems and to make decisions when required
• Plans and organises workflow and resources to ensure commitments and deadlines are met
• Manages individuals in team and actively monitors activities
• Build working relationships in project team and with clients
• Sets a positive example and displays visible loyalty to the company