Masterplanner / Urban Designer

Development Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Development Inc. in Dubai seeks a Masterplanner to support the masterplanning team in delivering urban development projects.

You will prepare masterplans, spatial layouts, land use plans, and development frameworks under supervision, and produce drawings, diagrams and presentation materials using planning software. You will coordinate with architecture, landscape, engineering and other disciplines to enable integrated masterplanning solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture or related discipline.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, MS Office or equivalent.
• Must be able to produce visually compelling graphics.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare masterplans, spatial layouts, land use plans, urban design diagrams, and development frameworks under supervision.
• Produce drawings, diagrams, and presentation materials using planning software.
• Proficient in site analysis, data collection, and research related to planning studies and development proposals.
• Prepare planning reports, concept narratives, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with architecture, landscape, engineering and other disciplines to support integrated masterplanning solutions.
• Assist in responding to comments from internal reviewers, clients, and relevant authorities.
• Maintain organized project documentation in accordance with company procedures.
• Support the team in meeting project deadlines, quality standards, and deliverables.
• Carry out additional masterplanning-related tasks as assigned by the line manager.

Skills

Urban design

Masterplanning

Concept sketches

Visual communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Workflow management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

MS Office

Job description

The Masterplanning role is intended to support the Masterplanning team in the development and delivery of masterplanning and urban development projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare masterplans, spatial layouts, land use plans, urban design diagrams, and development frameworks under supervision
• Production of drawings, diagrams, and presentation materials using relevant planning and design software
• Proficient in site analysis, data collection, and research related to planning studies and development proposals
• Prepare planning reports, concept narratives, and technical documentation
• Coordinate with architecture, landscape, engineering, and other disciplines to support integrated masterplanning solutions
• Assist in responding to comments from internal reviewers, clients, and relevant authorities.
• Maintain organized project documentation in accordance with company procedures.
• Support the team in meeting project deadlines, quality standards, and deliverables.
• Carry out additional masterplanning-related tasks as assigned by the line manager.

Qualities and Skills required

• Good understanding of urban design and masterplanning principles and concepts.
• Ability to develop concept sketches into workable design solutions is desirable.
• Good visual, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in typologies, urban design standards, local regulations for compliance, delivery and approvals is a plus.
• Ability to manage workflow and junior staff is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from senior team members.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications required

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture or a related discipline from a recognized institution
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD, GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Microsoft Office or equivalent softwares. Skill in rendering techniques and software is a plus.
• Must be able to produce visually compelling graphics.
• Must exhibit ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Hiring for multiple levels – grade/position based on skills and experience.