Senior Urban Planner & Master Plan Leader (Dubai)

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Principal Urban Planner to lead master planning and urban design initiatives across Dubai and the UAE. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, liaise with authorities, and ensure projects meet regulatory standards and sustainability goals.

The role emphasizes governance, stakeholder engagement, and delivering transformative, transit-oriented developments within a dynamic consultancy environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, or a relevant field is 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.
• Professional membership with recognized planning institutions such as RTPI, APA, PIA, or equivalent is desirable.
• Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced consultancy environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and delivery of master plans, regional plans, strategic development frameworks, and urban design strategies.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams of planners, urban designers, architects, engineers, and specialist consultants.
• Provide technical leadership and quality assurance throughout all project phases.
• Develop innovative planning solutions that balance economic, environmental, and social objectives.
• Liaise with government authorities, regulatory agencies, developers, and key stakeholders.
• Oversee land use planning, zoning assessments, transportation integration, and infrastructure coordination.
• Prepare and review planning reports, feasibility studies, planning submissions, and policy documents.
• Lead stakeholder consultations, workshops, and public engagement activities.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution.
• Support business development activities, including client engagement, proposal preparation, and project presentations.
• Mentor and develop junior planners and project team members.
• Ensure compliance with local planning regulations, municipal requirements, and international best practices.
• Promote sustainability, resilience, smart city initiatives, and transit-oriented development principles in planning solutions.

Skills

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

GIS and planning analysis

Report writing and presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, or related discipline

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

Tools

GIS

Planning analysis tools

Industry-standard software

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Principal Urban Planner to lead master planning and urban design initiatives across Dubai and the UAE. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, liaise with authorities, and ensure projects meet regulatory standards and sustainability goals.

The role emphasizes governance, stakeholder engagement, and delivering transformative, transit-oriented developments within a dynamic consultancy environment.