Consultant - Urban Advisory

AECOM; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global infrastructure firm is seeking a skilled professional for a full-time role focused on Urban Planning in Dubai. Responsibilities include developing strategies, conducting research, and supporting Graduate Consultants. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, experience in urban planning, and strong technical skills in software like Adobe Creative Suite and CAD. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects and build a career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible work options

Comprehensive training and development programs

Qualifications

• Experience within the Urban Planning field is required.
• Good descriptive and technical writing skills for reports, presentations, and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategies and adopt policies to meet customer and business needs.
• Conduct research and communicate findings concisely.
• Support Graduate Consultants in delivering tasks.
• Develop design content ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Create reports and presentations based on team storyboards.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

CAD

Sketchup

Rhino

ArcGIS/QGIS

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

• Implementing strategies and adopting policies standards and methodologies to meet customer and business needs.
• Independently conduct research extract relevant information and communicate it graphically concisely and clearly.
• Guides and supports Graduate Consultants in delivering tasks.
• Fully develop design content by applying design and technical knowledge to ensure the production of high-quality outputs within timelines.
• Efficient turnaround of reports and presentation decks based on storyboards laid out by the team.
• Independently create additional content as required.
• Participate in interdisciplinary reviews of project deliverables and work on detailed or routine assignments involving calculations sketching diagrams dataset development drawing and reports.
• Good understanding and technical knowledge of urban principles typologies the built environment and planning practices including working with other disciplines and expertise.
• Have good descriptive and technical writing skills for reports presentations and guidelines.
• Participate in workshops and meetings and capture outcomes and discussion points concisely.
• Proficiency in: Adobe Creative Suite MS Office CAD Sketchup Rhino ArcGIS/ QGIS. Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in the relevant discipline field. Masters degree preferred.
• Experience within the Urban Planning field

Additional Information

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 optionswell-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 2024. Learn more at .

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 youll 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 youve always envisioned. Here youll 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.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time