Senior Master Planner & Urban Strategy Lead

Atkins Realis Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group seeks a senior planner to lead master plans, regional plans, and urban design strategies in the UAE. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with authorities, and ensure high-quality planning deliverables.

The role requires extensive experience in urban planning, strong communication, and a track record of stakeholder engagement and business development. On-site work in Dubai is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, or related field.
• Master's degree in Urban Planning or Urban Design 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and delivery of master plans, regional plans, and urban design strategies.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams of planners, urban designers, architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Provide technical leadership and quality assurance throughout all project phases.
• Develop innovative planning solutions balancing economic, environmental, and social objectives.
• Liaise with government authorities, regulatory agencies, developers, and stakeholders.
• Oversee land use planning, zoning assessments, transportation integration, and infrastructure coordination.
• Prepare and review planning reports, feasibility studies, and policy documents.
• Lead stakeholder consultations, workshops, and public engagement activities.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Public engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning/Urban Design/Architecture or related

Master's degree in Urban Planning/Urban Design or relevant field (preferred)

Tools

GIS

Planning analysis tools

Industry-standard software

Job description

Atkins Realis Group seeks a senior planner to lead master plans, regional plans, and urban design strategies in the UAE. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with authorities, and ensure high-quality planning deliverables.

The role requires extensive experience in urban planning, strong communication, and a track record of stakeholder engagement and business development. On-site work in Dubai is expected.