Senior Urban Designer

3 days ago

Lower Hutt, New Zealand Hutt City Council Full time

Interesting and varied work
- Opportunity to be involved in improving our city centre
- Wellbeing benefits

**About us**

At Hutt City Council our vision is to build a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all of our people thrive - _Kia noho mai tēnei tāone hei pou herenga waka, hei pou herenga kaupapa, hei wāhi whai hua ki hōna iwi_.

Our council has set out a bold and ambitious plan for us to achieve. We are facing some new and exciting challenges and this offers our staff unique opportunities to create innovative positive changes with our communities.

Our organisation is responsive to the needs and expectations of our communities, flexible in our approach, to meet future demands, to grow our capability, and to create an inclusive and progressive work environment for our staff.

**About the role**

You will work closely with the Urban Design Lead and wider Council team to create innovative and sustainable designs for public spaces. With a background in landscape architecture, detailed design and implementation of public realm improvements, the Senior Urban Designer will lead the design of streetscape improvements in Lower Hutt's city centre. You will lead projects throughout all stages from scoping, to concept, community and business engagement, detailed design, tendering and construction.

This role requires excellent design, communication, and project management skills to ensure the delivery of high-quality outcomes within project timelines. This role is interesting and varied and offers excellent opportunities for professional and personal growth.

**About you**

We are seeking someone with the following:

- Current Registered Landscape Architect status
- Bachelor's or master's degree in landscape architecture
- At least 7 years of experience in Landscape Architecture / Urban Design, with a demonstrated ability to design and deliver complex streetscape projects
- Strong design skills and proficiency in relevant design software and tools, such as AutoCAD/ Vectorworks, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Excellent communications skills, including the ability to present design ideas to stakeholders, and to write clear, concise documents and communications
- Familiarity with project management, contract management, health & safety legislation
- Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and stakeholders
- Understanding of local government workings and processes is desirable but not essential

**What next?**

A career with Hutt City Council offers you the satisfaction of contributing to your community, while working with likeminded people. Here at Hutt City Council, we're committed to providing opportunities for growth and development, while supporting a healthy work-life balance. If this sounds like the perfect fit, we'd love to hear from you.

For more detail on this role, please see the full job description.

Applications close Sunday 22 September 11.55pm 2024.

**Job Details**:

- Reference #- 22807- Posted on- 21 Aug 2024- Closes on- 22 Sep 2024 23:55- Expertise- Urban design and planning- Work type(s)- Permanent full-time

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