Senior Consultant - Urban Planning

WSP in the Middle East; Sharjah; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A major consultancy firm in Sharjah is seeking a Senior Consultant specializing in Development Planning & Urban Design. You will oversee urban planning projects, ensuring high-quality outputs and effective stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in urban design or civil engineering, coupled with practical consultancy experience in the GCC. This is an opportunity to impact communities positively while working within a large, diverse team.

Qualifications

• Experience in major infrastructure projects or programs.
• Consultancy experience with knowledge of current industry standards.
• Previous experience in dealing with private/public sector clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for various planning projects.
• Oversee the development of user-friendly documents.
• Perform demographic and environmental planning research.

Skills

Urban planning

Project management

GIS

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in urban design/civil engineering

Postgraduate qualifications in relevant fields

Job description

Job Description

As a Senior Consultant in Development Planning & Urban Design, you will play a key role in preparing and supporting a variety of planning projects, including general plans, master plans, specific plans, community plans, zoning updates, housing elements, grant applications, and corridor plans. You will oversee the development of high-quality documents, engagement materials, and exhibit boards, ensuring they are user-friendly and meet the needs of various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepares materials in support of general plans, master plans, specific plans, community plans, zoning updates, housing elements, grant applications, corridor plans, and other regulatory and policy planning projects
• Oversees the development of high-quality, user-friendly documents, exhibit boards, and engagement materials
• Performs demographic, economic, environmental, and other planning research, including spatial research using GIS, and coordinates interdisciplinary work that supports informed decision making
• Works efficiently multiple projects at a time and prioritizes multiple tasks needed to meet deadlines
• Provides support, as needed, to our broader planning, design, economics, and outreach team to ensure smooth execution of projects and continuity of excellent client relationships
• Interprets and applies applicable government policies, codes, ordinances, and regulations
• Writes and presents formal and technical reports, working papers, and correspondence.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban design/ civil engineering or related Degree program with experience in major infrastructure projects or programs
• Postgraduate qualifications in relevant fields will be an added advantage
• Professional registration with the appropriate institution preferred
• Previous experience dealing with private/public sector clients and providing technical advisory on urban Design and infrastructure industry projects
• Previous GCC experience, KSA experience preferred
• Consultancy experience with practical knowledge and experience of current industry standards
  
  
  

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