Job Overview

Apply for the Senior Urban Designer position at Alaro City in Lagos. Ideal for experienced urban planners, architects, and landscape designers with expertise in master planning, public realm design, and sustainable city development.

Senior Urban Designer at Alaro City – Lagos, Nigeria

Help Shape One of Africa’s Most Ambitious Urban Developments

Large-scale city development projects require more than technical expertise. They need professionals who can balance design excellence, sustainability, community needs, and long-term economic growth. Alaro City is currently seeking a Senior Urban Designer to support the planning and development of its expanding city-scale project in Lagos.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the design of mixed-use urban environments that combine residential communities, commercial districts, public spaces, infrastructure, and green areas into a cohesive and sustainable city framework.

About Alaro City

Alaro City is a mixed-income, master-planned urban development designed to accommodate businesses, residents, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, hospitality services, logistics operations, and recreational spaces.

The development includes extensive parks and open spaces while promoting modern urban planning principles that support economic growth, environmental sustainability, and quality of life.

As the project continues to evolve, Alaro City is investing in experienced professionals who can help guide design decisions and ensure long-term planning objectives are successfully delivered.

Position Overview

Job Title: Senior Urban Designer
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Urban Planning, Architecture and Real Estate Development

Reporting to the Group Head of Urban Planning and Design, the successful candidate will play a key role in developing master plans, design frameworks, public realm strategies, and urban development policies that shape the future growth of the city.

The role combines strategic planning, technical design, stakeholder management, project coordination, and quality control responsibilities.

What You Will Be Responsible For

Contribute to City Master Planning

The successful candidate will:

• Support the development and continuous improvement of city-wide master plans.
• Ensure urban planning proposals align with business objectives and stakeholder requirements.
• Maintain compliance with statutory planning regulations and development standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants on complex urban development projects.

Develop Strategic Place-Making Frameworks

Responsibilities include preparing key planning and strategy documents covering:

• Arts and cultural development.
• Sports and recreation facilities.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Education and training environments.
• Commercial and retail districts.
• Residential communities.
• Open spaces and public realm improvements.

These frameworks will help guide the long-term identity and functionality of the city.

Produce Detailed Urban Design Documentation

The role involves creating and reviewing:

• Physical development plans.
• Precinct plans.
• Neighbourhood master plans.
• Land-use layouts.
• Residential and commercial yield studies.
• Urban Design Frameworks (UDFs).
• Design guideline documents.

Strong technical documentation skills will be essential for success in this position.

Support Public Realm and Streetscape Design

The Senior Urban Designer will contribute to:

• Street design standards.
• Public space planning.
• Landscape integration.
• Traffic movement strategies.
• Junction design and mobility planning.
• Urban furniture and streetscape improvements.
• Place-making initiatives that enhance community interaction and livability.

Promote Sustainable Urban Development

A key focus of the role will be ensuring that sustainability principles are integrated into urban development projects.

This includes:

• Climate-responsive design solutions.
• Green infrastructure planning.
• Indigenous landscape integration.
• Sustainable mobility considerations.
• Long-term environmental resilience strategies.

Collaborate Across Multiple Disciplines

The successful candidate will work closely with:

• Urban planners.
• Architects.
• Landscape architects.
• Engineers.
• Development teams.
• Government authorities.
• External consultants.

Strong collaboration skills will be important when managing both internal and outsourced design projects.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this position, applicants should possess:

• A Master’s Degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of ten years of professional experience in urban design and development.
• Demonstrated involvement in large-scale planning or city development projects.
• Experience preparing urban planning frameworks, master plans, and design guidelines.

Candidates with exposure to international projects will have an added advantage.

Skills and Technical Expertise

Alaro City is looking for professionals with strong knowledge of:

• Urban planning principles and practices.
• Design development processes.
• Urban design theory and implementation.
• Regulatory and statutory planning requirements.
• Public realm design.
• Master planning methodologies.
• Sustainable urban development.
• Project management and consultant coordination.

Technical proficiency in the following areas is also important:

• CAD software.
• Adobe Creative Suite.
• Urban design illustration tools.
• Design visualization and presentation software.
• Concept development and design communication.

Essential Professional Qualities

Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and coordination skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities.
• Attention to detail and design quality.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Confidence working independently while contributing to collaborative teams.
• A practical and results-focused approach to project delivery.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Urban designers rarely have the opportunity to influence projects at the scale of an entire city. This role provides direct involvement in shaping residential districts, commercial centers, public spaces, transport networks, and community infrastructure within one of Africa’s most significant urban development initiatives.

Professionals who are passionate about sustainable cities, place-making, and long-term urban transformation will find substantial opportunities for professional growth and impact in this position.

Application Tips

Before submitting your application, ensure your CV highlights:

• Master planning projects completed.
• Public realm and streetscape design experience.
• Urban design frameworks developed.
• Sustainability-focused projects.
• Experience managing consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
• Software proficiency relevant to urban design and planning.
• Measurable project outcomes and achievements.

A strong portfolio showcasing completed urban design projects will significantly strengthen your application.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through   Alaro City on jobs.workable.com