Senior Urban Planning Lead — Master Plans & Smart Growth

AtkinsRéalis Group

Dubai

On-site

AED 520,000 - 780,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary
Life insurance
Medical insurance
Annual leave
Gratuity scheme
Discretionary bonus
Flight allowance
Transport & housing allowances
Wellbeing program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Dubai is seeking a Principal Urban Planner to lead master planning, urban design, and policy initiatives across the UAE. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with authorities, and ensure projects align with sustainability and regulatory requirements.

You will mentor junior planners, support business development, and manage timelines and budgets while advancing smart city and transit-oriented development.

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of urban planning and master planning experience.
  • Strong knowledge of UAE planning frameworks and approval processes.
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and liaise with authorities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead master plans, regional plans, and development frameworks.
  • Coordinate with government, developers, and stakeholders.
  • Mentor junior planners and manage project delivery and quality.
  • Support business development and client presentations.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and sustainability goals.

Skills

Leadership
Stakeholder engagement
GIS
Urban policy
Land use planning
Master planning
Team management
Planning analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Urban Planning
Master's in Urban Planning/Urban Design

Tools

GIS
AutoCAD
Civil 3D

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in Dubai is seeking a Principal Urban Planner to lead master planning, urban design, and policy initiatives across the UAE. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with authorities, and ensure projects align with sustainability and regulatory requirements.

You will mentor junior planners, support business development, and manage timelines and budgets while advancing smart city and transit-oriented development.

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