Senior Project and Technical Manager
Urban Initiatives
Company Overview
Urban Initiatives is a leading urban design and planning consultancy based in London, recognised internationally for our work across the full urban spectrum: from strategic planning at city, town, and district levels to detailed urban design at the neighbourhood, block, street, and building scales. Our projects span major cities and towns across the UK, Ireland, Europe, and beyond.
We are proud to be part of Sidara (formerly Dar Group), a global multidisciplinary consultancy specialising in engineering, architecture, planning, environmental services, project and facilities management, and economics. With 20,500 professionals working in 60 countries, Sidara connects people, places, and communities through innovative, integrated solutions.
Joining Sidara, and our strategic collaborative partnership with Dar and other group companies, enables Urban Initiatives to offer Urban Design and Masterplanning Services worldwide, with a specific focus on Europe, the Middle East, Africa and South America.
The Role
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our growing team and support the delivery of a range of high-profile urban design and masterplanning projects in the Middle East, Africa, and beyond.
This is a full-time position based in Central London, ideal for a talented, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience in urban design and masterplanning within a relevant consultancy environment. This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in shaping the growth of the practice.
You will work closely with the Urban Initiatives leadership team to manage large-scale masterplanning projects, with a strong focus on client engagement, team coordination, and delivery. The role involves overseas travel, predominantly to the Middle East and Africa.
About You
To be considered for the role, you should demonstrate:
* Proven experience managing large-scale masterplanning projects, particularly in the Middle East and/or Africa
* A creative and strategic approach to urban design and masterplanning
* Strong organisational and project management skills, with attention to detail
* Excellent client-facing skills, including communication, presentation, and report writing
* Fluency in written and spoken English
* Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple deadlines
* A collaborative mindset, with initiative and leadership skills
In addition, the ideal candidate will:
* Share our passion for great urban places and align with our practice ethos
* Possess strong people management skills and experience overseeing project initiation, sub-consultants, budgets, and programmes
* Be proficient in relevant software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and 2D/3D CAD software such as AutoCAD / Civil3D, SketchUp, and ArcGIS
Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
How to Apply
If this opportunity appeals to you, please send your CV, a cover letter, and a brief portfolio showcasing your experience and key project work to: paul.toal@dar.com.
* Selected candidates will be invited to interview, where you will be expected to present your portfolio and talk through your career highlights and design approach.
* While we carefully review all applications, only candidates meeting the specified requirements will be contacted for further consideration. We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest.
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