Associate Consultant - Urban Advisory - AECOM - Dubai, UAE

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 334,800 - 502,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development pathways

Access to world-class expertise

Long-term career growth opportunities

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd in Dubai is looking for an experienced Associate Consultant - Urban Advisory. This senior-level position involves shaping future-ready cities and leading complex urban advisory projects.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and proven ability to engage senior stakeholders. AECOM offers an environment for innovation, professional growth, and impactful contributions toward urban transformations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years post-undergraduate professional experience.
• Experience working toward or holding professional membership in urban design, planning, or architecture bodies is advantageous.
• Strong background in urban masterplanning, development strategy, and policy advisory.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of urban strategies, masterplans, and feasibility studies.
• Shape long-term visions for urban transformation programs.
• Advise clients on land-use optimization and strategic trade-offs.

Skills

Urban masterplanning

Strategic thinking

Client engagement

Analytical capabilities

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban planning, architecture, urban design, economics, or development studies

Master's degree

Job description

Position Overview

Associate Consultant - Urban Advisory - AECOM - Dubai, UAE

The Associate Consultant - Urban Advisory role at AECOM Dubai is a senior-level position focused on shaping future-ready cities, districts, and large-scale developments across the region. This role blends strategic urban thinking with hands-on technical leadership, guiding complex urban advisory projects from concept through delivery. The position plays a critical role in advising public and private sector clients on sustainable growth, land-use optimization, and long-term urban transformation aligned with national visions and economic diversification strategies.

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Architecture & Planning
• Function: Architecture
• Salary: 30,000-45,000 monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of urban strategies, masterplans, policy frameworks, and feasibility studies for cities, districts, and major developments
• Shape long-term visions for urban transformation programs aligned with national agendas, sustainability frameworks, and economic diversification goals
• Advise clients on land-use optimization, development positioning, phasing strategies, and strategic trade-offs to maximize long-term value
• Develop analytical models covering population growth, employment, land demand, and infrastructure requirements
• Lead scenario planning, risk assessments, and resilience strategies to support future-proof urban decision-making
• Oversee multidisciplinary teams delivering complex urban advisory projects, ensuring quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction
• Produce and review market assessments, socio-economic studies, business cases, and development projections
• Build, maintain, and expand client relationships with government entities, urban development authorities, and major private-sector developers
• Contribute to the evolution of internal methodologies, standards, and workflows aligned with market and client needs
• Mentor junior team members and support capability development within the urban advisory practice

Ideal Profile

• Minimum of 10 years post-undergraduate professional experience
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline such as urban planning, architecture, urban design, economics, or development studies
• Master's degree preferred
• Experience working toward or holding professional membership in urban design, planning, or architecture bodies is advantageous
• Strong background in urban masterplanning, development strategy, urban economics, and policy advisory
• Proven ability to lead complex, multidisciplinary projects and engage senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client engagement skills
• Experience working on large-scale urban projects within the Middle East is highly beneficial

Why Join Us

• Play a key role in shaping the future of cities and communities across the UAE and wider region
• Work on high-impact urban transformation programs with leading public and private sector clients
• Be part of a globally recognized consultancy known for innovation, sustainability, and excellence
• Access world-class expertise, professional development pathways, and long-term career growth opportunities

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure and professional services consultancy delivering advisory, planning, design, engineering, and construction management services across architecture, transportation, buildings, water, energy, and environmental sectors. Based in Dubai, AECOM Middle East combines global best practices with deep regional insight to deliver innovative, sustainable, and resilient urban solutions that support long-term growth and community well-being across the Middle East and Africa.