AECOM Hiring Senior Urban Planner in Dubai

Urbandesignlab; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

An international design leader is hiring a Senior Urban Planner in Dubai. The candidate will lead urban design strategies with a focus on sustainability. Responsibilities include coordinating project deliverables, mentoring staff, and interpreting regional planning standards. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning and a Master's degree is preferred. This position offers a role within a dynamic and innovative work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, or a related discipline is mandatory.
• Master's degree in Spatial, Economic, or Policy Planning is preferred.
• Working toward professional membership (e.g., RIBA, AICP, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead urban design and planning strategies focusing on sustainability.
• Coordinate design development and peer reviews of deliverables.
• Mentor junior staff and integrate new talent into the team.
• Provide thought leadership on urban policy and mobility.
• Support in client presentations and stakeholder workshops.
• Interpret and apply planning standards for the region.
• Drive technical and conceptual development of urban projects.
• Assist in resource planning and stakeholder alignment.

Skills

Urban Planning

Urban Design

Spatial Planning

Zoning Knowledge

Sustainability Practices

Client Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning or related discipline

Master’s degree in Spatial, Economic, or Policy Planning

Professional membership pursuit (RIBA, AICP, or equivalent)

Job description

AECOM Hiring Senior Urban Planner in Dubai

Project Name Multiple urban strategy and design advisory projects under the U&P (Urbanism + Planning) business line

Skills and Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, or a related discipline (mandatory)
• • Master’s degree in Spatial, Economic, or Policy Planning (preferred)
• • Working toward professional membership (e.g. RIBA, AICP, or equivalent)

Salary As per industry standards (Not disclosed)

AECOM is a Fortune 500 global infrastructure and design leader, committed to delivering sustainable and resilient solutions across urban planning, transportation, water, energy, and the built environment. With $16.1 billion in revenue (2024), AECOM serves public and private sector clients worldwide, from project ideation to construction delivery.

Job Description

• • Lead urban design and planning strategies with a focus on sustainability and innovation
• • Coordinate design development, peer reviews, and QA/QC of deliverables
• • Mentor junior staff and integrate new talent into the urban planning team
• • Provide thought leadership on urban policy, zoning, mobility, and placemaking
• • Support in client presentations, stakeholder workshops, and bid/proposal preparation
• • Interpret and apply planning standards, including GCC/Middle Eastern urban regulations
• • Drive the technical and conceptual development of urban planning projects
• • Assist Directors in resource planning, project delivery, and stakeholder alignment

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