Senior Urban Designer: Lead Projects & Client Workshops

AtkinsRéalis; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee wellbeing program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Senior Planning/Urban Design professional to lead projects and deliver complex solutions with pragmatic methodologies.

You will manage smaller projects, lead client meetings and workshops, and coordinate with design teams while ensuring alignment with standards and best practices. 5–8 years of experience and professional membership are expected. This role is on-site in Abu Dhabi, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in planning or urban design.
• Degree in Architecture/Landscape/Urban Planning or Masters in Urban Design/Master Planning.
• Member of AIA/RIBA/ARB/RTPI or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent preparation and delivery of complex planning solutions.
• Manage smaller projects and lead client meetings/workshops.
• Present deliverables to clients and act as discipline representative.
• Capable of leading on bids (including financials) up to 10mn AED fee.

Skills

Town Planning

Urban Design

Communication

GIS

AutoCAD

Rhino

SketchUp

Adobe Suite

PPT

Education

Architecture/ Landscape/ Urban Planning

Masters in Urban Design/Master Planning

AIA/RIBA/ARB/RTPI membership

Tools

GIS software

AutoCAD

Rhino

SketchUp

Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Senior Planning/Urban Design professional to lead projects and deliver complex solutions with pragmatic methodologies.

You will manage smaller projects, lead client meetings and workshops, and coordinate with design teams while ensuring alignment with standards and best practices. 5–8 years of experience and professional membership are expected. This role is on-site in Abu Dhabi, with competitive benefits.