Urban Planner

2 weeks ago

Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group Full time

Job Area:
Architecture

Location:
1 Finsbury Avenue
EC2M 2PF London
United Kingdom

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BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) is an international architectural company characterized by an entrepreneurial spirit, true teamwork across expertise areas and new ways of approaching conventional tasks. We have an informal work environment where camaraderie and collegial support are highly valued and where ambition, very high work morale and dedication to being the innovators of our field unify our staff. Our office culture is characterized by creativity, high energy and a strong team spirit. We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a workplace where we want to be and work continuously at becoming better at what we do.

We are a company experiencing steady growth, and as we grow, we also strive to mature. We have over the past 15 years developed from a 10 to a 700 people organization in New York, London, Barcelona, Shenzhen, Copenhagen and Los Angeles.

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Position: Urban Planner / GIS Specialist

BIG is a group of 750+ architects, engineers, urbanists, inventors, researchers and business minds from all over the world who are based in studios in Copenhagen, New York, London, Barcelona, Shenzhen, Los Angeles and Oslo.

The position of Urban Planner / GIS Specialist in our London office has recently become vacant, and we are looking for an experienced, highly motivated individual to take on the role.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Utilise existing tools and data to perform spatial analytics in GIS
  • Support the wider Design Technology team in understanding GIS's role in supporting business activities
  • Technical coordination and development related to strategic planning, regulatory frameworks, technical standards, and information
  • Review project documents including schedules, surveys, and deliverables, and leverage this information to deliver technical services
  • Lead, manage and communicate the technical aspects related to GIS deliverables to internal and external parties
  • Support project leaders in technical communication with clients
  • Interpret and apply government codes, ordinances, and regulations
  • Assist with updates and file coordination of structure plans, transportation networks, utility corridors and land development regulations
  • Offer end-user support and guidance on GIS systems and processes
  • Create and manage CAD/GIS workflows

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Geography, or related discipline
  • A minimum of 6 years of demonstrable experience in town planning, preferably within the Middle East
  • Proven expertise in delivering successful planning projects
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership abilities
  • Proficiency in planning software and GIS tools
  • Rhino and AutoCAD are desirable

Application

Please submit your CV and cover letter. We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible. Interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, and the job ad will be taken down when the right candidate has been found.

Diversity has been part of our DNA since BIG's foundation. A multitude of cultures and backgrounds creates a new point of reference which leads to amazing insights. At BIG, we value, celebrate and support diversity because it makes our team, work and the built environment better. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and take affirmative action to employ equally regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued.

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