Urban Planner

Bilfinger Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger Middle East is seeking an Urban Planner in Abu Dhabi to develop master plans, land use and zoning strategies, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. You will prepare reports, assess developments, and engage with authorities and communities to drive sustainable urban growth.

The role requires experience in master planning, GIS tools, and knowledge of planning regulations, with teamwork across transportation, utilities, and environmental disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Urban Planning.
• Master's degree in urban planning or urban design preferred.
• Professional membership with recognized planning institutions is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop master plans, structure plans, neighborhood plans and strategies.
• Conduct land use analysis, demographic studies, and socioeconomic assessments.
• Develop zoning regulations and planning policies.
• Coordinate with transportation, utilities, environmental and infrastructure teams.
• Prepare planning reports, presentations, and technical documentation.
• Review development applications for compliance with regulations.
• Engage with stakeholders, government authorities, developers, and community reps.
• Support planning approvals and regulatory submissions.
• Utilize GIS and planning software for spatial analysis and mapping.
• Assess sustainability, resilience and smart city initiatives within projects.

Skills

GIS analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Urban Planning

Master's degree in urban planning or urban design (preferred)

Professional membership with planning institutions (advantage)

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION-Urban Planner

Job Summary

The role involves preparing master plans, land use plans, zoning regulations, development strategies, and infrastructure planning studies while coordinating with stakeholders, consultants, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop master plans, structure plans, neighborhood plans, and urban development strategies.
• Conduct land use analysis, demographic studies, and socioeconomic assessments.
• Develop zoning regulations, planning policies, and development control guidelines.
• Perform site analysis, feasibility studies, and urban growth assessments.
• Coordinate with transportation, utilities, environmental, and infrastructure teams to ensure integrated planning solutions.
• Prepare planning reports, presentations, and technical documentation.
• Review development applications and assess compliance with planning regulations and standards.
• Engage with stakeholders, government authorities, developers, and community representatives.
• Support planning approvals, permitting processes, and regulatory submissions.
• Utilize GIS and planning software for spatial analysis and mapping.
• Assess sustainability, resilience, and smart city initiatives within development projects.
• Monitor urban development trends, regulations, and best practices.
• Participate in public consultations and workshops.
• Provide recommendations on urban design, mobility, public realm, and community facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Urban Planning.
• Master's degree in urban planning or urban design is preferred.
• Professional membership with recognized planning institutions is an advantage (e.g., RTPI, APA, CIP, PIA).

Experience

• 3-10+ years of experience in urban planning, master planning, or development planning projects.
• Experience working with government agencies, municipalities, developers, or engineering consultants.
• Middle East/GCC project experience is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS).
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with urban planning regulations, zoning codes, and development standards.
• Understanding of transportation planning, infrastructure planning, and sustainability principles.
• Experience with data analysis, spatial modeling, and report preparation.

Presentation Software Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint for preparing professional planning presentations, stakeholder reports, and public consultation materials.
• Experience with Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop for presentation boards and visual communication.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Visio, Canva, or similar visualization tools is an advantage.
• Ability to create compelling presentations incorporating maps, GIS outputs, master plans, urban design concepts, infographics, and data-driven insights.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Stakeholder engagement and coordination skills.
• Project management and organizational capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Key Deliverables

• Master Plans
• Structure Plans
• Land Use Plans
• Planning Reports
• Development Control Guidelines
• Zoning Maps
• GIS Analysis and Mapping
• Urban Development Strategies
• Regulatory Submissions and Approval Documents