Urban Designer

Job no: 492783
Work type: Full Time (continuing)

About SMEC

SMEC is a professional services firm with Australian origins and a global footprint that provides high-quality consultancy services for major infrastructure projects.

SMEC is ranked among the world's top infrastructure design firms and we have won numerous industry awards for technical excellence, including the 2011 Consult Australia Awards for Excellence, where SMEC won a record of four gold awards in four diverse project categories.

 The SMEC Profile:

• It is our culture to celebrate diversity, employ great people and work on interesting projects
• We are a private company, wholly owned by our people
• We have an established network of 75 permanent offices around the world and over 5,000 employees
• We offer our people opportunities to work, both in Australia and internationally, in the areas of: Transport; Water; Natural Resources and Environment; Energy and Renewables; Geotechnical, Mining and Tunnelling Services; Urban Development; Social Development; Government and Advisory Services.

About SMEC Urban

SMEC Urban is the urban development consulting division of SMEC Australia employing more than 170 staff including civil engineers, surveyors, town planners, urban designers and master planners, landscape architects and project managers.  We provide integrated consulting services needed to plan, design, construct and manage projects from concept to completion.

The role 

We are currently seeking a talented Urban Designer to work closely with our other specialists to deliver a range of Urban Design project.

·  The incumbent will be required to undertake a range of urban design projects including :-

o  subdivision design
o  master planning
o  feasibility studies
o  commercial redevelopment
o  urban renewal

·  Assist with the preparation of planning applications and reports and landscape architectural projects.

·  Assist in the provision of sound and accurate advice and expertise on urban design processes and principles.

·  Assist in the preparation of subdivision designs, master planning and urban design concepts for projects

·  Maintain a high level of technical expertise in urban design processes and principles.

·  Manage allocated urban design projects as directed.

·  Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations.

·  Monitor and manage project budgets and timelines.

·  Ability to work autonomously as required.

·  Actively participate in decision making processes for planning & urban design processes.

·  Undertake projects as directed by Manager & Team Leader.

With a minimum of 3-5 years experience in Urban Design, you must also have Tertiary qualifications to satisfy the requirements for Corporate Membership with the Planning Institute of Australia, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects or other similar professional organisation.

With a track record of achievement in a similar role, you will have gained your experience in an engineering design consultancy and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work.

In return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.

How to apply

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Phillip McCutcheon phillip.mccutcheon@smec.com

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at http://www.smec.com.  To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.

Advertised: 19 Nov 2012 Aus. Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 18 Dec 2012 Aus. Eastern Standard Time