Ref Number: 1210/2025 | Closing Date: 22/01/2026
 

Overview

The chosen candidate will be working on a range of small to large scale urban design and master planning projects within the Agency. The Project Design Architect will be working both individually and within a multi-disciplinary team in the preparation of architectural, urban, and landscaping design concepts through the preparation of concept plans, visual preparations, urban design guidelines and any other relevant associated supporting graphics. In addition to the strong urban design and graphic skills required for this position, successful candidates shall further support office functions through activities that include project communication, stakeholder coordination and project implementation assistance.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities

• Assist the Head – Project Design with the development of comprehensive Master Plans of various infrastructural and public space projects.

• Cooperate actively with the Design Team to develop innovative design strategies for a wide range of projects coordinated by Project Green.

• Undertake research, mapping, and any relevant analytical activities in order to develop contextualised design concepts and strategies.

• Prepare high level planning documents including the formulation of Design Briefs, Parameter Plans, Design Codes and Policies, Access Statements, Mobility Plans, Landscape Strategies and Zoning Plans.

• Collaborating and engaging actively with public/private stakeholders to achieve integrated planning and optimal design outcomes.

• Collaborate with other units within the Agency particularly during project tendering and implementation.

• Assist in the review of various architectural and urban design proposals submitted by different stakeholders including public agencies, community groups, developers, architect firms, tenderers, and other private/public entities.

• To conduct other related and reasonable duties as required by the Head – Project Design.

• To assist in the formulation and articulation of policies and strategies through the development of detailed master planning.

• Conduct research on locally and internationally available materials in ensuring that design visions and strategies promote the use of sustainable materials.

Essential Skills

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to be used to communicate alternative design solutions in a collaborate and positive manner.

• Demonstrated experience collaborating, negotiating, and resolving conflict related to urban design issues between stakeholders, the public, politicians, administration, and other levels of government.

• Ability to use and/or oversee use of computer aided tools such as SketchUp, Rhino, AutoCAD and Adobe Photoshop.

• High level of analytical and creative skills. Ability to explore creative and unique solutions to complex interpersonal, professional, technical and administrative problems.

• Knowledge in best practices of architectural design and knowledge of local planning and design legislation.

• Advanced knowledge of architectural and design principles and concepts, sustainable urban models and sustainable construction methods.

• Strong organisation, flexibility and coordination skills.

About You

Project Green is looking for a Senior Manager – Project Design Architect of the highest personal and professional integrity, principle, and knowledge. The Senior Manager – Project Design Architect needs to be a self-directed person with a strong work ethic and high expectations for performance.

The role requires the possession of a minimum of bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Urban/Civil Engineering (MQF Level 7) as recognised and certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) or a related field. You will also possess a minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience in architectural design projects, and a driving licence Category B.

Warranted Architects or Civil Engineers will be preferred.
 

Additional Information

Project Green is an Equal Opportunities Employer as certified by the NCPE (National Commission for the Protection of Equality) and is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will avoid any form of discrimination in its recruitment procedures.

The Agency reserves the right to withdraw this call at any time and not select any of the Candidates.

It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of qualifications awarded by Universities and other similar institutions outside Malta to produce a recognition statement on comparability of qualifications issued by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC). Applicants should do so preferably at application stage or otherwise at the preliminary interview should an applicant be selected for such interview. Details can be obtained by accessing the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority website on mfhea.mt under MQRIC heading.

The Agency shall ensure that any processing of personal data is in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Data Protection Act (Chapter 586 of the Laws of Malta) and any other relevant European Union and national law. For further details, you may refer to the Data Protection Policy on Project Green’s webpage projectgreen.mt.

Candidates are to note that the submission of any false statement/s or omission, even if unintended, may lead to the cancellation of their application and may render the candidate’s appointment liable to termination.

Furthermore, please note that candidates may be asked to submit any documentation in support of the information provided, including but not limited to, proof of qualifications and Police Conduct Certificates.

How to Apply

Send us your CV together with copies of qualifications relevant to the position via email on recruitment.pg@projectgreen.mt.