Associate Urban Designer – Master Planning (Hybrid)

AECOM Corporation; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Dubai, UAE is seeking an Associate - Urban Designer to lead urban design projects across the MEA region, delivering innovative master plans and sustainable designs. The role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and a strong focus on client engagement.

You will mentor junior staff, manage design delivery, and ensure quality standards while leveraging digital tools to visualize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, or related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in urban design, site planning, or master planning.
• Strong knowledge of urban design principles, spatial analysis, and site planning methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of urban design projects from concept to completion.
• Develop master plans, detailed designs, and urban frameworks for various project scales.
• Collaborate with architects, planners, engineers, and other specialists to create integrated design solutions.
• Manage project teams, ensuring alignment with client objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Prepare and present masterplan concepts, design reports, and visual materials to clients and stakeholders.
• Provide technical expertise in land use planning, urban regeneration, and sustainable design practices.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance policies, project delivery standards, and local regulations.
• Guide and mentor junior designers and CAD technicians, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Engage with clients, government authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure project alignment and approvals.
• Utilize advanced digital tools (e.g., BIM, SketchUp, Rhino, Revizto) for design and visualization.

Skills

Urban design

Master planning

Site planning

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture/Urban Planning/Landscape Architecture

Tools

BIM

SketchUp

Rhino

Revizto

Job description

AECOM in Dubai, UAE is seeking an Associate - Urban Designer to lead urban design projects across the MEA region, delivering innovative master plans and sustainable designs. The role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and a strong focus on client engagement.

You will mentor junior staff, manage design delivery, and ensure quality standards while leveraging digital tools to visualize outcomes.