Urban Planner / Designer

Surbana Jurong; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global urban consultancy is seeking an Urban Planner/Designer for its Abu Dhabi studio. This role involves managing small to mid-scale planning projects, client engagement, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Urban Planning, alongside a demonstrated portfolio of relevant work. The consultancy offers a collaborative work environment that supports career growth and innovative solutions in urban design.

Qualifications

• Strong technical foundations in urban planning/design.
• Demonstrated portfolio of planning and urban design projects.
• Professional registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage small to mid-scale planning and design projects.
• Serve as the primary contact for client and administrative matters.
• Develop work plans and schedules to meet project timelines.
• Identify project risks, proposing clear solutions.
• Liaise with clients, building effective relationships.

Skills

Project management

Client engagement

Risk identification

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Planning or related discipline

Job description

• Join a global consultancy with 16,500+ professionals, delivering integrated planning, design, and engineering solutions across 40+ countries.
• Contribute to impactful urban planning and design projects, supporting sustainable, people-focused development across the UAE and GCC.
• Work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, building strong technical capability and long-term career growth.

About Surbana Jurong

Surbana Jurong Group is a global urban, infrastructure, and engineering consultancy delivering solutions that shape cities and communities worldwide. Our Middle East practice supports government entities and private developers through master planning, urban design, infrastructure, environmental planning, and program management services.

About the Role

We are seeking an Urban Planner / Designer to support the delivery of planning and urban design projects within our Abu Dhabi studio. This role is suited to a motivated professional with strong technical foundations, capable of managing smaller to medium-scale projects, supporting client engagement, and contributing to high-quality multidisciplinary outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as designer or project manager for small to mid-scale planning and urban design projects, accountable for deliverables and milestones.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project-related client, finance, and administrative matters.
• Demonstrate sound understanding of planning practice from concept development through to implementation strategies.
• Develop project work plans, schedules, and Estimates at Completion (EAC) to meet agreed timelines.
• Review project contracts and ensure compliance with scope and deliverables at all stages.
• Identify project risks and issues, proposing clear and practical solutions.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders, building effective working relationships and long-term rapport.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, or a related discipline.
• Professional registration preferred.
• Demonstrated portfolio covering a range of planning and urban design project types.

Why Join Us?

At Surbana Jurong Group, we bring together talent, teamwork, innovation, and a dynamic workplace to solve complex challenges creatively and collaboratively. Be part of a global multidisciplinary consultancy where your ideas and expertise are valued and rewarded.

Recruitment Notice

All recruitment activities are managed directly by our Talent Acquisition team. Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted, and Surbana Jurong Group is not responsible for any associated fees.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!