Senior Urban Planner

AECOM; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM seeks a Senior Urban Planner to manage design development and client coordination in Dubai. The role requires at least 6 years of experience and relevant educational credentials, contributing to innovative urban solutions. Join a global leader in infrastructure and enjoy comprehensive benefits while transforming communities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off and leaves of absence

Flexible work options and wellbeing resources

Employee assistance program

Service recognition awards

Retirement savings plan and stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of post-undergraduate experience.
• Relevant degrees preferred (Bachelor's and Master's).
• Professional membership in related fields is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for design development and documentation.
• Guide junior professionals and manage project teams.
• Build and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Design and technical knowledge

Urban planning standards

Client relationship management

Team coordination

Market research

Education

Post Graduate Degree in Spatial Economic Policy Planning

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Working towards professional membership in Urban Design or Architecture

Job description

AECOM are seeking a Senior Urban Planner who would be responsible for design development design review supervision of other professionals coordination design documentation and report writing. The Senior Urban Planner guides junior professionals and independently performs all the tasks necessary to complete design works contributing to strategy and innovation discussions regarding delivery methodologies including solutions for complex challenging customer/market needs. Contributes to developing project outcomes and coordinating the team to effectively manage the resourcing and delivery of our deliverables as agreed with the Director and clients.

Technical Excellence:

• Identify relevant market research objectives and topics in line with project briefs and internal thought leadership.
• Review and derive necessary information for projects before use and discussions with clients.
• Read qualify quantify and graphically represent urban planning standards applicable to projects and apply the same to design tasks. Determine the correct source of planning and urban planning regulatory guidelines per region or authority and present key findings to senior urban planners and peers.
• Fully develops the design content by applying design and technical knowledge to ensure the production of highquality outputs by following project timelines.

Team Contribution

• Structure teams for urban planning projects with a clear understanding of project roles and responsibilities.
• Communicate with peers and ensure knowledge sharing occurs across the various studios and teams around lessons learnt.
• Orient integrate guide and mentor new urban planning recruits and provide them with access to relevant sample material and projects.
• Advocate for quality procedures applicable to the urban planning technical practice group and continuously apply thorough selfchecks and reviews of deliverables before they are shared.

Client Relationship Management:

• Begins to build and maintain client relationships.
• Attend client meetings as technical support to gather information discuss project requirements explain/ defend work etc.
• Participates in the development and preparation of bids and proposalsthe ability to present solutions to clients professionally and technically competently.
• Understand bid requirements and can support putting together bids technical approach and methodologies while supporting delivery structure coordinating input and implementing commercial aspects of bids.

Qualifications :

• Minimum 6 years postundergraduate experience
• Post Graduate Degree in Spatial Economic Policy Planning
• Bachelors degree in the relevant discipline field. Masters degree preferred. Working towards professional membership in Urban Design or Architecture e.g. RIBA or equivalent in the relevant discipline degree.

Additional Information :

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work optionswellbeing resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public and privatesector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at .

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects both in your local community and on a global scale that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cuttingedge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our awardwinning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and community where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime