Senior Urban Planner / Senior Architect

Reporting and working closely with the Design Manager in CPG Vietnam - Hanoi office. The roles will involve in the design phase of several large scale urban projects that range across all of the below:

• Urban environments - towns and cities

• Hospitality environment – resorts and recreational areas

• Landscape and Hardscape design

Specific Position Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a profound ability to envision and develop innovative architectural concepts,

seamlessly integrating creativity with functionality. Expert in translating complex ideas into

coherent design strategies, balancing aesthetic appeal with practical considerations. Skilled

in crafting unique, forward-thinking architectural solutions that address both the spatial

and contextual needs of each project.

• To manage relationships with international clients and consultants, ensuring clear and

effective communication. Main point of contact addressing their needs and providing

solutions and keeping projects on track and aligned with project goals.

• Participate and contribute to the development of design concept through implementation

into subsequent production and implementation stages.

• Assist in creating presentation materials for all phases of projects, including graphics, 3D

modeling, renderings, technical details to meet the desirable goals and meet client expectations.

• Communicate closely with the planning leadership to implement the team vision while working

independently on a day-to-day basis.

• Both internal and external communication and correspondence.

• May involve some national travels

• Collaborate with other design disciplines within the Viet Nam and oversea office studios when

needed.

• Strategic understanding of global design trends and issues.

• Assist in project coordination of large-scale multi-faceted projects as required, collaborating with

numerous teams in multiple locations

• Work under your own initiative and direction, as part of MP team and the whole multi-skilled

organization including: architects, infrastructural planning, local consultants, local

government, and developers, etc.

• Work with the wider planning team to ensure policies and guidance are followed.

• Have skill in rendering is a plus but not compulsory

• Be able to adapt and be flexible in the working environment

1. Qualification:

• Bachelor of Urban Design / Urban Planning

• Masters of Urban Planning / Urban Design or equivalent is preferred

• Those with Airport City, Airport Master Plan, Hospital Master Plan and Industrial Projects will be an added advantage.

2. Working experience: Minimum 10 years of experience.

3. Good written and spoken English is compulsory

4. Computer Skills:

• Sketch Up & other 3D modelling & Visualization

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Excellent proficiency in at REVIT, AutoCAD, Sketch UP, MS Office. Strong graphic presentation skills, proficient in Adobe Suite.

• Good at Lumion or 3DMax, and Arc GIS.

5. Knowledge: Good technical knowledge of the Vietnamese construction industry, local and international standards and codes

6. Good skills at:

• Local and International Client management

• Strong graphic (freehand/computer) presentation skills

• Planning Skills

• Analysis

• Team work

• Sub-consultant coordination and management

• Experience in international projects

• Experience in local approval processes and requirements

• Strong creative skills to create engaging presentation materials through storytelling.

• Up-to-date understanding of global urban design trends and issues

• Strong soft skills and organization skills, including effective verbal and written communication skills both Vietnamese and English.

• Ability to perform in a multi-discipline team environment