Associate Director

AECOM’s Design, Planning and Economics practice has been a guiding force in land-based planning, providing services in strategic planning, master planning & urban design, landscape design, tourism planning, economics consulting and development consultancy for various types and scale of development projects. We have led and taken part in various integrated, multi-disciplinary planning and engineering feasibility studies, detailed planning and design for new town or urban development, urban renewal, waterfront and public realm, as well as themed, mixed use and business infrastructure development projects in Hong Kong and overseas for both public and private clients.

To cope with our business development, we are now looking for a high-caliber Associate Director/ Associate o join our Hong Kong office. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a team of talented planners and designers. We offer competitive financial packages, solid career advancement as well as the opportunity to work on a wide variety of planning, design and engineering projects within a multi-disciplinary environment.

Job Duties

• Develop and evaluate plans and criteria for the town planning projects in Hong Kong
• Assesse the feasibility and soundness of proposed planning products.
• Lead and coach junior staff in delivery of services,
• Oversee specialized planning functions, such as large-scale new development proposals and environmental studies.
• Advise the Planning Director and stakeholders on planning-related matters.
• Prepare reports on operations and activities, recommending improvements and modifications.
• Undertake regular community engagement, committee meetings and public examinations
• Enforce ethics and compliance policy including Third Party payment, Sub-consultancy engagement process and Gift and Entertainment policy

Requirements

• A degree in Urban Planning / Urban Design / Landscape / Architectural Design, or other related fields
• A minimum of 10 years postgraduate experience in the urban planning, urban design or related field (applicants will less experience will be considered for other level positions)
• Membership / Qualification in Hong Kong Institution of Planners / Hong Kong Institute of Urban Designers, or equivalent
• For Senior positions, experience in the project management/team leadership of multi-disciplinary planning and urban design projects
• Passion and knowledge in urban development in Hong Kong and Mainland China
• A proactive approach, good analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to work under pressure and to meet critical project deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills to manage Projects
• Good written and spoken English, fluent in Putonghua and good written Chinese beneficial
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Sketch up, and other relevant design/presentation software
• Knowledge of 3D Studio Max or other 3D software an advantage.

Candidates with less experience will be considered as Associate/ Senior Urban Planner.