Associate Director - Urban Advisory (Infrastructure + Masterplanning)
Job Fit Check
Base Career helps you apply smarter for this job.
Key skills for this role
About the Role
AECOM is seeking an experienced Associate Director to join their Urban Advisory team in Dubai, UAE. You will lead the development and delivery of high-impact infrastructure projects, conduct market analysis and feasibility studies, manage client relationships, and mentor a team.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Lead the conception, development, and execution of urban advisory projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives and organizational standards
- Conduct comprehensive market analysis, feasibility studies, and strategic assessments to inform urban development recommendations
- Develop and present strategic recommendations to senior leadership, clients, and key stakeholders
- Manage client relationships throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring satisfaction and successful outcomes
- Oversee project teams, providing direction, mentorship, and performance feedback
- Analyze urban trends, regulatory frameworks, and market dynamics to identify opportunities and risks
- Contribute to business development initiatives, including proposal development and pitch preparation
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to integrate sustainability, innovation, and best practices into advisory solutions
- Monitor project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure efficient delivery and profitability
- Stay current with industry developments, emerging technologies, and evolving best practices in urban planning and advisory
Requirements
- Degree in economics, urban planning, public policy, or a related field
- 14+ years in urban advisory, economic development, and infrastructure
- Proven track record directing complex, multi stakeholder advisory projects from inception to delivery
- Advanced competency in economic appraisal, feasibility, and financial modeling for urban and infrastructure projects
- Experience with major transport and mobility programs, infrastructure corridors, urban regeneration programs and economic and industrial cities
- Strong commercial acumen: scope definition, budgeting and risk management
Full Job Posting
Company Description
- At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
- We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
- We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
- Lead the conception, development, and execution of urban advisory projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives and organizational standards
- Conduct comprehensive market analysis, feasibility studies, and strategic assessments to inform urban development recommendations
- Develop and present strategic recommendations to senior leadership, clients, and key stakeholders, translating complex data into actionable insights
- Manage client relationships throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring satisfaction, clear communication, and successful project outcomes
- Oversee project teams, providing direction, mentorship, and performance feedback to ensure delivery excellence and professional development
- Analyze urban trends, regulatory frameworks, and market dynamics to identify opportunities and risks within the built environment sector
- Contribute to business development initiatives, including proposal development, pitch preparation, and new market opportunities
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to integrate sustainability, innovation, and best practices into advisory solutions
- Monitor project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure efficient delivery and profitability
- Stay current with industry developments, emerging technologies, and evolving best practices in urban planning and advisory
Qualifications
- Degree in economics, urban planning, public policy, or a related field.
- 14+ years in urban advisory, economic development, and infrastructure
- Proven track record directing complex, multi‑stakeholder advisory projects from inception to delivery.
- Advanced competency in economic appraisal, feasibility, and financial modeling for urban and infrastructure projects.
- Experience with major transport and mobility programs, infrastructure corridors, urban regeneration programs and economic and industrial cities.
- Strong commercial acumen: scope definition, budgeting and risk management.
About AECOM
- AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world.
- As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings.
- Our teams partner with public and private sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.
- AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
Apply for this job in 1 click
Skip the repetitive application forms
Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.
Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career
More from this employer
More jobs at AECOM
Geotechnical Engineer
Abu Dhabi, UAE
AECOM seeks an experienced Geotechnical Engineer for site supervision on large-scale construction projects in Abu Dhabi. The role involves inspecting geotechnical works, reviewing method statements, and ensuring complian
Engineer - Material (Roads and Infrastructure)
Dubai, UAE
AECOM seeks a Material Engineer for roads and infrastructure projects in Dubai. The role ensures construction materials comply with RTA specifications, reviews submittals, coordinates testing, and monitors material quali
Architectural Inspector
Abu Dhabi, UAE
AECOM is hiring an Architectural Inspector in Abu Dhabi to monitor architectural engineering aspects of projects, ensuring compliance with plans, codes, and specifications. You will liaise with senior engineers, review s
Manager - Planning
Abu Dhabi, UAE
AECOM is hiring a Manager - Planning in Abu Dhabi to oversee planning and scheduling for large-scale construction projects. You will review contractor programmes, conduct critical path analysis, provide progress reports,
GSAS Specialist (Airport Projects)
Doha, QAT
AECOM seeks an experienced GSAS Specialist to lead sustainability and environmental compliance for large-scale international airport projects. The role manages GSAS certification, coordinates with multidisciplinary teams
Engineer - Material (Roads and Infrastructure)
Dubai, UAE
AECOM seeks a Material Engineer for roads and infrastructure projects in Dubai. The role ensures construction materials comply with RTA specifications, reviews submittals, and coordinates testing. Requires a BSc, Dubai C
Advisor - Safety, Health & Environment
Riyadh, KSA
AECOM seeks an experienced HSE Officer for a stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves developing HSE policies, conducting risk assessments, leading incident investigations, and ensuring compliance with local an
Advisor - Safety, Health & Environment
Riyadh, KSA
AECOM seeks an HSE Officer for a stadium in Riyadh to ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance. Responsibilities include risk assessments, incident investigations, training, and emergency planning. Requires 5+
Geotechnical Engineer
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Engineer - Material (Roads and Infrastructure)
Dubai, UAE
Architectural Inspector
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Manager - Planning
Abu Dhabi, UAE
GSAS Specialist (Airport Projects)
Doha, QAT
Engineer - Material (Roads and Infrastructure)
Dubai, UAE
Advisor - Safety, Health & Environment
Riyadh, KSA
Advisor - Safety, Health & Environment
Riyadh, KSA