Associate Consultant - Urban Advisory and Masterplanning - Dubai UAE

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong leadership and career growth opportunities

Collaborative environment focused on innovation

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking an Associate Consultant – Urban Advisory and Masterplanning in Dubai, UAE. In this senior role, you will lead urban strategy projects, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while managing multiple projects simultaneously.

The ideal candidate should have at least a Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, 10+ years of relevant experience, and strong leadership skills. Join AECOM for an opportunity to work on transformative urban development projects across Dubai.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in urban advisory or masterplanning roles.
• Strong experience in delivering complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience working with government authorities and large developers.

Responsibilities

• Lead urban advisory project delivery ensuring quality, timelines, and client satisfaction.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with clear coordination and execution.
• Advise clients on land use and strategic planning decisions.

Skills

Urban strategy

Policy development

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Associate Consultant – Urban Advisory and Masterplanning (Dubai, UAE)

This senior leadership role focuses on urban strategy, masterplanning, and large-scale development advisory projects.

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Engineering
• Function: Planning
• Salary: 30,000 – 50,000 AED monthly (market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Lead urban advisory project delivery ensuring quality, timelines, and client satisfaction
• Develop urban strategies, masterplans, and policy frameworks for cities and major developments
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with clear coordination and execution
• Advise clients on land use, development positioning, and strategic planning decisions
• Build analytical models for population growth, employment, and infrastructure demand
• Lead scenario planning, risk analysis, and resilience strategies
• Oversee multidisciplinary project teams from concept through delivery
• Produce and review market studies, socio-economic analysis, and business cases
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government entities and private developers
• Contribute to methodology development, innovation, and best practice frameworks
• Mentor junior team members and support professional development
• Support business development and client engagement initiatives

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, or related field
• Master's degree preferred
• Minimum 10 years of experience in urban advisory or masterplanning roles
• Strong experience in urban strategy, policy development, and economic planning
• Proven track record in delivering complex, multidisciplinary projects
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
• Experience working with government authorities and large developers
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Working towards or holding professional membership in planning or design bodies

Why Join Us

• Work on transformative urban development projects across Dubai, UAE
• Join a global consultancy shaping cities and future infrastructure
• Exposure to high-level strategic planning and advisory work
• Strong leadership and career growth opportunities
• Collaborative environment focused on innovation and impact