Consultant - Urban Advisory

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a dynamic Consultant, Advisory to join our Dubai team. You will deliver strategic insights, conduct research, and develop solutions aligning with client objectives and industry best practices.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to shape urban design outcomes and drive client value in the UAE. You will engage in design standards analysis, urban scale considerations, and the preparation of workshop materials while advancing the firm’s advisory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or Design.
• Experience with urban design principles and design standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Enhance teamwork across offices and share knowledge between team members.
• Drive market and desktop research objectives according to project briefs and office thought leadership topics.
• Read, qualify, quantify and graphically represent design standards and apply them to design tasks.
• Present understanding of design principles with consideration to urban scale and hierarchy.
• Translate and represent innovative design solutions through digital tools and personal skills.
• Prepare material for external workshops.

Skills

Urban design

Research

Presentation

3D thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or Design

Job description

Job description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and analytical Consultant, Advisory to join our growing team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our clients, delivering strategic insights and actionable recommendations that drive business transformation and organizational success. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to conduct comprehensive research, analyze complex business challenges, and develop innovative solutions that align with client objectives and industry best practices.

• Enhance teamwork spirit across the various offices and ensure experience and knowledge share in between team members is happening frequently.
• Drive market and desktop research objectives and topics according to project briefs and office thought leadership topics. Streamline relevant research information and outputs for review by senior staff. Able to steer online research in a timely manner and more effectively.
• To read, qualify, quantify and graphically represent design standards applicable to projects and apply the same into design tasks
• Present a good understanding of design principles with consideration to urban scale and urban hierarchy.
• Understand the impact of integrating the work of other internal disciplines or external consultant/stakeholders in the design sequence as well as the deliverables output.
• Identify international and local benchmarks and precedents for further studies and steer the review effectively as per projects requirement.
• Structure deliverables and reports according to the scope of services
• Fair descriptive writing of design principles and guidelines
• Think in a 3-dimensional manner and able to represent ideas clearly verbally and graphically.
• Translate and represent innovative design solutions through digital tools and personal skills.
• Identify new potential areas of innovation and improvement that the urban design team can benefit from.
• Actively participates in internal workshops with ability to put together summary outcome reports.
• Prepare material for external workshops.
• Be an advocate of quality procedures applicable to the urban design Technical practice group and apply continuously thorough self-checks and reviews of deliverables before being shared.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or Design, or related field

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options,well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.