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Stakeholder and Account Management Professional - Talent Acquisition Leader - Staffing Professional ensuring our internal Stakeholders and Partners, getSenior Project and Technical ManagerUrban 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.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. 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.Proven experience managing large-scale masterplanning projects, particularly in the

Middle East and/or AfricaA

creative and strategic approach

to urban design and masterplanningStrong

organisational and project management skills

, with attention to detailExcellent

client-facing skills

, including communication, presentation, and report writingFluency in

written and spoken EnglishPossess

strong people management skills

and experience overseeing project initiation, sub-consultants, budgets, and programmesBe proficient in relevant software, including

Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and 2D/3D CAD software

such as

AutoCAD / Civil3D, SketchUp, and ArcGISIf 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

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Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management, Design, and ManagementIndustries

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