Senior Urban Planning Lead: Master Plans & Policy

edari; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Part time

Job summary

edari in Dubai seeks a Senior Manager – Urban Planning to lead urban planning initiatives, oversee master planning approvals, and develop planning policies that align with city-wide frameworks. The role involves coordinating with government authorities, developers and consultants to drive sustainable urban growth.

The candidate will manage complex master plans, zoning regulations and land-use planning, with a focus on governance, documentation and stakeholder engagement within the Urban Planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning or related discipline.
• Master's degree in Urban Planning preferred.
• 8–10 years in urban planning, master planning or development regulation.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, review and implementation of urban planning policies and regulatory frameworks.
• Manage review/approval of master plans, land use proposals and urban development projects.
• Ensure compliance with zoning and urban design standards.
• Develop planning guidelines and approval processes to improve efficiency.
• Conduct land feasibility assessments to support sustainable growth.
• Analyse market trends and planning data for city expansion.
• Build relationships with government entities, developers and consultants.
• Resolve zoning and regulatory issues with practical recommendations.
• Lead improvements across planning processes and workflows.
• Prepare reports and ensure governance and record management.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering/Urban Planning

Master's degree in Urban Planning (preferred)

Job description

edari in Dubai seeks a Senior Manager – Urban Planning to lead urban planning initiatives, oversee master planning approvals, and develop planning policies that align with city-wide frameworks. The role involves coordinating with government authorities, developers and consultants to drive sustainable urban growth.

The candidate will manage complex master plans, zoning regulations and land-use planning, with a focus on governance, documentation and stakeholder engagement within the Urban Planning