Assistant Director or Director of Urban Design

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia GHD Full time
Overview

Assistant Director or Director - Urban Design at GHD. Join to apply for the Assistant Director or Director - Urban Design role at GHD.

Talent Acquisition – Job Description. Help us build the future and we'll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. At GHD we believe communities are at their best when they are connected, inspired, productive and resilient. When you join GHD, we commit to encouraging curiosity, fostering new ideas, and creating lasting community benefit. Our people are committed to the challenge of making water, energy, and communities sustainable for generations to come.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Assistant Director or Director of Urban Design to support the growth of our Urban Design Practice in Sydney. GHD Design is a leading Australian architectural practice, operating internationally through the GHD network of studios and offices. This role combines leadership, commercial acumen, client relationship management and technical ability to support growth.

Responsibilities
  • Help lead and grow the Urban Design Practice for multi-disciplinary placemaking and infrastructure projects.
  • Integrate urban design thinking, theory, and practice into multi-disciplinary projects, collaborating closely with Project Managers, Architects and Design Leads.
  • Manage and be accountable for urban design deliverables across infrastructure and design projects.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to developing urban design practitioners in New South Wales and across the broader APAC business.
  • Develop and enhance client relationships and lead strategic pursuits and proposals.
  • Grow sustainability-focused business by identifying opportunities and packaging GHD's services to meet client needs in urban planning and design.
Qualifications
  • A Bachelor's degree in Architecture and Urban Design, or related field, with 10+ years of experience.
  • Extensive experience delivering urban design projects and an established industry and client network – particularly within New South Wales.
  • Ability to develop business opportunities through trusted client relationships and winning repeat work.
  • Demonstrated track record in team leadership, project management, and delivering urban design and sustainability components of major projects.
About Us / Equal Opportunity

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities. GHD embraces flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise, and we strive to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.


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