Senior Strategic Urban Planner

Overview

Emirati Nationals

Strategic Urban Planner

Your Role

• Develop strategic spatial plans including regional, sub-regional and city-scale plans, large scale master plans, framework plans, local area plans which support strategic policy to guide long-term urban development.
• Visualise urban concepts using diagrams, maps, and infographics to communicate ideas clearly and influentially.
• Craft compelling narratives that articulate the vision, rationale, and impact of planning proposals and strategic direction to diverse audiences—from clients, stakeholders, authorities, as well as the public.
• Lead multidisciplinary planning teams in the creation of integrated urban solutions across scales (regional, city-wide, district, local) and disciplines (transport, infrastructure, environment, cultural heritage, sustainability etc.).
• Engage stakeholders through workshops, presentations, and participatory design processes to ensure inclusive and responsive planning that feeds into strategic level planning and development.
• Analyse urban trends and data using GIS and other planning tools to inform strategic decision-making.
• Advocate for design excellence and innovation in all aspects of urban transformation.

About You

• A post graduate qualification in urban design, urban planning or related field and preferably with a professional affiliation (or eligible for membership).
• Candidates will ideally have a minimum of 8 years' relevant working experience in strategic urban and regional planning.
• Lead the production of high-quality urban and regional planning, submissions in the UAE, KSA and the wider Middle East and Africa.
• Strong design and graphics capabilities and ability to communicate ideas via various visual and graphic media including hand and computer graphics.
• Lead in the preparation of technical bids and fee proposals for strategic planning and master planning projects and other major projects where appropriate.
• Fully conversant with Adobe Creative Suite with demonstrable graphics and visualisation skills.
• Competence in PowerPoint, MS Word, Excel and AutoCAD.
• GIS competence is preferred.
• Experience in working with a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong design management, report production and coordination skills.
• An understanding of sustainability issues within the urban and public realm (LEED or similar experience and advantage).
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
• Capable of working on own initiative or as part of a larger multidisciplinary team.
• Have a logical and organised approach to project delivery of project outputs.
• Will be required to travel within the Middle East region to projects in a variety of geographical locations, including Saudi Arabia.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with clients, attending meetings, workshops and seminars.
• Other duties associated with the main role and responsibilities will be requested from time to time.
• Rewards & benefits
• Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This Includes

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
• Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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