Urban Planning Engineer

Dautom; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UAE is seeking an Urban Planning Engineer to manage urban design and planning projects. In this role, you will collaborate with governmental and private entities, address complex planning issues, and contribute to exciting urban design initiatives in the region. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in urban planning, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in relevant software. Join a dynamic team committed to innovative urban solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant urban or master planning experience.
• Professional memberships (e.g., RTPI, AICP) are preferred.
• Experience in planning within the MENA region is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and liaise with government authorities on development objectives.
• Collaborate with design teams to develop master plans and solutions.
• Create narratives on land use and context, including SWOT analysis.

Skills

Data collection

Qualitative analysis

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning and Design

Tools

InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

MS Office

Job description

Ras Al-Khaimah, Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Urban Planning Engineer

Job Description:

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Provide support and participate in liaison with government authorities regarding development objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Work from concept design through detailed design, producing CAD drawings, graphic presentations, and design narratives within budget and schedule.
• Collaborate with Master Planners and the design team to develop master plans, urban planning, and landscaping solutions for various projects.
• Communicate and interact with clients and consultants during the design phase and presentations.
• Address problems related to urban design and planning of large projects.
• Assist in developing urban design and planning concepts, including site planning, landscape planning, transportation, and infrastructure systems.
• Prepare comprehensive design documents for major projects and coordinate work with the project team.
• Contribute to portions of master plan and site plan development, managing assigned tasks.
• Resolve complex urban design and planning issues for large projects.
• Develop urban design concepts that incorporate site planning, landscape, transportation, and infrastructure systems.
• Establish weekly meetings to review project status and plan actions.
• Perform additional responsibilities as appropriate for the role.
• Create narratives on land use, context, concepts, and detailed maps, including SWOT analysis.
• Work collaboratively within teams to meet client deadlines.
• Manage and lead smaller projects independently, including client meetings and report ownership.
• Coordinate team efforts to prepare project deliverables and meet planning authority requirements.
• Drive innovative project delivery approaches, such as improved site analysis and due diligence assessments.
• Review datasets, correlate population projections with market demands, and prepare methodologies for proposals.
• Lead specialty topics in urban planning, e.g., wellness planning or placemaking.
• Stay updated with industry trends, tools, and methods.

Candidate requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning and Design, Urban Policy, Sustainable Development, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of relevant urban or master planning experience.
• Professional memberships such as RTPI, AICP, PIA, CIP, SIP, or equivalent are preferred.
• Experience in city visioning, theming, benchmarking, and policy development is advantageous.
• Experience in planning within the MENA region, especially GCC, is desirable.
• Proficiency in data collection, research, and qualitative analysis.
• Understanding of various planning scales, standards, and governance.
• Ability to conduct baseline assessments, develop criteria, and plan implementation phases.
• Knowledge of planning/environmental policies and ability to advise clients.
• Software skills include InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong attention to detail, organized, and forward-thinking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build professional relationships.