JOHN THOMPSON & PARTNERS: Architect / Urban Designer

Secondment or Permanent

Are you interested in creating great places? Have you a passion for sustainable urbanism and bioclimatic design?

John Thompson & Partners seeks to appoint an architect / urban designer for our JTP Shanghai studio. Working alongside the CEO this pivotal role involves designing, presenting, liaising, interpreting and delivering on large scale masterplanning projects that range from visions for new cities to innovative designs for mixed-use neighbourhoods.

This role is ideal for a highly personable and ambitious designer with excellent English and Mandarin language skills (both written and verbal). A genuine enthusiasm for our charrette based methodology, strong placemaking philosophy and principles of sustainable urbanism and bioclimatic design is essential.

The successful candidate will undertake an induction in London where you will be introduced to our unique approach and methods of working before relocating to Shanghai. This post can be offered as either a two year secondment or a permanent Shanghai-based role.

In addition to the above candidates should demonstrate: Exceptional design skills and technical ability especially on larger scale masterplanning & urban design projects; Masterplanning experience - Chinese and ideally UK; In-depth knowledge of Chinese design concepts; A thorough understanding of cultural, social and environmental issues that impact the Chinese built environment; An enthusiasm for collaborative planning processes

This as an exciting opportunity for a talented designer who is keen to develop their knowledge and career within a leading, international placemaking practice.

Please send your CV and samples of relevant work to careers@jtp.co.uk

John Thompson & Partners is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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