Kjellander Sjöberg Architects (KS) is seeking an experienced Senior Urban Designer/Architect to join their London office. The ideal candidate is highly skilled at developing, managing and coordinating large-scale creative neighbourhood visions and masterplans to work on high profile public and private sector projects in the UK.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the leading urban design discourse and practice in the UK and more widely in Europe, and a range of experience including large scale mixed-use regeneration projects. Those with an architectural background that maintain an active interest in architecture will be strongly welcomed.
Candidates must demonstrate exceptional skills in design, quality control, coordination and management with a high attention to detail. Candidates must also have good graphic, communication, organisational and software skills, be able to work independently as well as collaboratively, with the ability to coordinate and work within multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities include effective management of the studio project design team which may include working remotely with colleagues in Sweden. The ability to communicate confidently and authoritatively with clients, stakeholders and consultants is essential. Candidates have a ‘can-do’ attitude and entrepreneurial outlook.
- Urban design or architecture qualification and four to six years related experience
- Strong analytical skills (visual perception, document review and data gathering and analysis)
- The ability to convey and/or illustrate new ideas both independently and in collaboration
- The ability to create programs, work to deadlines and manage budgets
- Proficiency in various production platforms and tools to support graphic production including 3D modelling software:
- AutoCAD and Rhino or SketchUp
- Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
- (Expertise in Autodesk Revit is beneficial)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, freehand sketching and presentation), including fluent spoken and written English
- A positive and proactive engagement in the development of the London studio
- Right to work in the UK
Send your application to job@kjellandersjoberg.se with the subject title ‘Senior urban designer – London’.
Include a CV, portfolio and cover letter detailing why you think you would be suited for the role.
The applications deadline is 17 February 2023 – applications will be actively reviewed upon receipt and application submissions are recommended as soon as possible in advance of this date.