Senior Urban Design Leader — Master Planning

Atkins Realis; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services organization in the UAE is seeking a Principal Urban Designer to lead significant urban design and master planning projects across the Middle East. The role involves mentoring teams, providing strategic direction, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Candidates should have over 15 years of relevant experience, strong design capabilities, and proficiency in tools like Adobe Creative Suite and AutoCAD. Responsibilities include preparing technical bids and managing project outputs while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance coverage

Premium medical insurance

Generous annual leave

Flexible work solutions

Remote work opportunities

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Relocation assistance

Employee Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in urban design and planning.
• Strong design and graphic capabilities.
• Ability to communicate ideas through various media.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale urban design and master planning projects.
• Mentor teams and provide strategic design direction.
• Prepare technical bids and fee proposals.

Skills

Urban design experience

Design management skills

Communication skills

Adobe Creative Suite proficiency

AutoCAD competence

Education

Postgraduate qualification in urban design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Word

Excel

AutoCAD

Job description

A leading engineering services organization in the UAE is seeking a Principal Urban Designer to lead significant urban design and master planning projects across the Middle East. The role involves mentoring teams, providing strategic direction, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Candidates should have over 15 years of relevant experience, strong design capabilities, and proficiency in tools like Adobe Creative Suite and AutoCAD. Responsibilities include preparing technical bids and managing project outputs while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.