Consultant - Urban Planner /Designer (Emiratization)

WSP in the Middle East; Sharjah; Hybrid; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to transforming society through innovative urban design and planning. As an Urban Designer/Planner, you will work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team on exciting projects across the UAE and beyond. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and gain international experience while contributing to impactful designs that enhance public spaces. With a focus on work-life balance, the company supports flexible working arrangements, making it an ideal place for professionals looking to thrive in a collaborative and inclusive environment. Embrace the chance to make a difference in urban development!

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Generous Annual Leave

Paid Professional Subscriptions

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in urban design and planning.
• Strong design management and coordination skills.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and delivery of multiple projects.
• Assist in producing design packages under supervision.
• Participate in client presentations and ensure quality deliverables.

Skills

Urban Design

Urban Planning

Master Planning

Graphic Skills

Report Writing

Communication Skills

Sustainability Knowledge

Education

Postgraduate Qualification in Urban Design

Professional Affiliation in Urban Planning

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you’ll be at the heart of a team of international experts dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise while working on projects that transform society.

We currently have an opportunity for an Urban Designer/Planner to work in a multidisciplinary team of designers, planners, and engineers. The fast-paced environment enables team members to work on a variety of projects. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop their international experience with a renowned multidisciplinary consultancy.

WSP welcomes applications for part-time and flexible working arrangements and is happy to discuss options during the application process.

Your new role, what's involved?

• Contribute to the design and delivery of multiple projects, often concurrently.
• Assist in producing medium and large-scale design and production packages under supervision.
• Participate in client presentations.
• Adhere to project timelines and inform senior staff of potential issues affecting delivery.
• Work within established design standards and parameters.
• Ensure the quality of deliverables meets expectations.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary, multicultural team.
• Coordinate technically with other WSP teams and third-party subconsultants.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• A postgraduate qualification in urban design, urban planning, landscape architecture, or a related field, preferably with professional affiliation or eligibility.
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in urban design, urban planning, and master planning.
• Experience producing high-quality urban planning, design, and master planning submissions in the UAE and the wider Middle East and Africa.
• Ability to assist in technical bid and fee proposal preparations for various projects.
• Strong design and graphic skills, capable of communicating ideas visually through hand drawings and computer graphics.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, MS Word, Excel, and AutoCAD.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams, including external subconsultants.
• Strong skills in design management, report writing, and coordination.
• An understanding of sustainability issues within the public realm, with LEED or similar experience as an advantage.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• A logical and organized approach to project delivery.
• Emirati family book.

What's in it for you?

We value work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements, including options for remote work, part-time schedules, and flexible hours. WSP provides competitive pay, comprehensive medical coverage, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions. We foster a friendly, inclusive culture that respects and maximizes individual contributions, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds.