Urban Planner: Master Plans, GIS & Sustainable Urban Design

Bilfinger Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger Middle East seeks an experienced Urban Planner to lead master planning and regulatory analysis in the UAE. The role involves coordinating with transportation, utilities, and government bodies to deliver integrated planning solutions.

You will prepare reports, engage stakeholders, and support permitting processes, leveraging GIS, AutoCAD, and Adobe tools to communicate complex concepts. Ideal candidates have 3–10+ years in urban planning, familiarity with GCC projects, and memberships

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 an advantage (e.g., RTPI, APA, CIP, PIA).

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.

Skills

Strong analytical abilities

Excellent communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Urban Planning

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

Professional planning membership (advantage)

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

InDesign

Photoshop

Visio

Canva

Job description

Bilfinger Middle East seeks an experienced Urban Planner to lead master planning and regulatory analysis in the UAE. The role involves coordinating with transportation, utilities, and government bodies to deliver integrated planning solutions.

You will prepare reports, engage stakeholders, and support permitting processes, leveraging GIS, AutoCAD, and Adobe tools to communicate complex concepts. Ideal candidates have 3–10+ years in urban planning, familiarity with GCC projects, and memberships