Principal Urban Planner — Master Plan Leader (UAE)

slihrms

Dubai

On-site

AED 350,000 - 650,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary
Life insurance
Medical insurance
Annual leave balance
Company gratuity scheme
Discretionary bonus program
Annual flight contribution
Transportation & housing allowances
Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks an experienced Principal Urban Planner to lead complex urban development projects in Dubai and across the UAE. You will shape master plans, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure alignment with regulations, sustainability targets, and long-term urban strategies.

You will mentor junior planners, engage with government authorities, and drive client-facing business development while delivering high-quality reports and impactful planning submissions.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, or a related discipline.
  • Master's degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, or a relevant field is preferred.
  • Minimum 15+ years of professional experience in urban planning and master planning.
  • Demonstrated experience leading large-scale urban development, mixed-use, infrastructure, and master planning projects.
  • Strong knowledge of UAE planning frameworks, development regulations, and approval processes.
  • Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with public and private stakeholders.
  • Excellent understanding of land use planning, urban policy development, sustainability, and smart city principles.
  • Strong report writing, presentation, and communication skills.
  • Experience in client management and business development activities.
  • Proficiency in GIS, planning analysis tools, and industry-standard software.
  • Professional membership with recognized planning institutions such as RTPI, APA, PIA, or equivalent is desirable.
  • Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced consultancy environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the preparation and delivery of master plans, regional plans, strategic development frameworks, and urban design strategies.
  • Manage multidisciplinary teams of planners, urban designers, architects, engineers, and specialist consultants.
  • Provide technical leadership and quality assurance throughout all project phases.
  • Develop innovative planning solutions that balance economic, environmental, and social objectives.
  • Liaise with government authorities, regulatory agencies, developers, and key stakeholders.
  • Oversee land use planning, zoning assessments, transportation integration, and infrastructure coordination.
  • Prepare and review planning reports, feasibility studies, planning submissions, and policy documents.
  • Lead stakeholder consultations, workshops, and public engagement activities.
  • Monitor project schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution.
  • Support business development activities, including client engagement, proposal preparation, and project presentations.
  • Mentor and develop junior planners and project team members.
  • Ensure compliance with local planning regulations, municipal requirements, and international best practices.
  • Promote sustainability, resilience, smart city initiatives, and transit-oriented development principles in planning solutions.

Skills

Leadership
Multidisciplinary team management
GIS proficiency
Urban planning
Urban design
Regulatory knowledge UAE
Stakeholder engagement
Report writing
Business development
Proposal presentations
Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, or related discipline
Master's degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, or relevant field preferred

Tools

GIS
Planning analysis tools
Industry-standard software

Job description

AtkinsRéalis seeks an experienced Principal Urban Planner to lead complex urban development projects in Dubai and across the UAE. You will shape master plans, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure alignment with regulations, sustainability targets, and long-term urban strategies.

You will mentor junior planners, engage with government authorities, and drive client-facing business development while delivering high-quality reports and impactful planning submissions.

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