Senior Civil Planning Engineer (EOI)

SMEC Services Pty Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong is inviting Expressions of Interest for a Senior Civil Planning Engineer to contribute to Abu Dhabi infrastructure planning, master planning, and utility planning on major developments. The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, strategic advisory, and robust technical reporting.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in urban civil planning, feasibility studies, and framework/master planning, with strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Strong stakeholder engagement and clear technical communication are essential.
• Experience in urban civil/infrastructure planning and master planning.
• Familiarity with feasibility studies, pre-concept planning, and framework/master planning approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead urban civil and infrastructure planning activities for major developments.
• Provide technical guidance on wet and dry utilities planning in early project stages.
• Support feasibility studies and master planning efforts for large-scale projects.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated planning solutions.
• Prepare and review planning reports, studies, and technical submissions.
• Support client engagement and project development initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Technical communication

Urban civil planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

About Surbana Jurong

Surbana Jurong (SJ) is a leading global urban, infrastructure, and managed services consulting firm, driven by a vision to build cities and shape lives. Headquartered in Singapore, SJ is a diverse collective of experts delivering sustainable and high-impact solutions across the built environment.

Role Overview

We are inviting Expressions of Interest from experienced Senior Civil Planning Engineers for a potential major infrastructure project in Abu Dhabi, UAE . The successful candidate will support strategic infrastructure planning, master planning, and utility planning for large-scale development projects.

Key Responsibilities

• - Lead urban civil and infrastructure planning activities for major developments.


• - Provide technical advice on wet and dry utility planning during early project stages.


• - Support strategic advisory, feasibility studies, and master planning activities.


• - Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated planning solutions.


• - Prepare and review planning reports, studies, and technical submissions.


• - Support client engagement and project development initiatives.

Requirements

• - Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.


• - Minimum 12 years of experience in urban civil and infrastructure planning.


• - Experience in wet and dry utilities planning, strategic infrastructure planning, and master planning.


• - Proven experience across feasibility studies, pre-concept planning, framework plans, and concept master planning.


• - Experience at Associate or Associate Director level preferred.


• - Strong stakeholder management and technical communication skills.

Note: Recruitment for this role is being managed internally. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be considered.

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