Senior Master Planning Director — Urban Growth in Dubai

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 613,800 - 725,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free compensation

Professional development opportunities

Culture that values innovation and agility

Job summary

Parsons in Dubai is seeking an Associate Director – Master Planning to lead urban planning initiatives that redefine city environments. This role requires extensive experience in managing large-scale projects while ensuring alignment with client expectations.

Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree, advanced planning skills, and 15+ years in urban design. Join Parsons to contribute to sustainable growth across the Middle East with a focus on innovation and quality delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in master planning and urban design.
• Proven expertise in developing comprehensive master plans.
• Strong understanding of planning codes and development regulations in the UAE and GCC.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary planning and design team.
• Manage master planning projects from concept to completion.
• Develop and implement work programs that translate strategic project objectives.

Skills

Urban planning and master plan design

Project and team leadership

Stakeholder and client coordination

Strategic and conceptual design

Business development and proposal management

Data analysis and technical reporting

Education

Master's degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, or a closely related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Revit

InDesign

3D modeling tools

Job description

Parsons in Dubai is seeking an Associate Director – Master Planning to lead urban planning initiatives that redefine city environments. This role requires extensive experience in managing large-scale projects while ensuring alignment with client expectations.

Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree, advanced planning skills, and 15+ years in urban design. Join Parsons to contribute to sustainable growth across the Middle East with a focus on innovation and quality delivery.