Senior Urban Designer

-; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 12,00,000 - 18,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Urban Planner to lead small to medium urban planning and design projects from concept to detail stages. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in Urban Planning or Urban Design, have a minimum of eight years of relevant experience, and exhibit proficiency in GIS and urban design tools. The role offers a hybrid working environment with meaningful work and opportunities for career progression and global travel.

Benefits

Career progression

Hybrid working environment

Global travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of professional experience in master planning.
• Experience in leading urban planning and design projects.
• Chartered status is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead small to medium urban planning and design projects.
• Develop master planning concepts using 3D and digital media.
• Collaborate with senior planners and delegate to junior team members.

Skills

Urban design

Master planning

Problem-solving

Proficiency in GIS

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Urban Planning/Urban Design

Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Design or Architecture

Tools

GIS (Q-GIS, ArcGIS Pro)

AutoCAD

Adobe software

Advanced Excel

Rhino

Grasshopper

Job description

About AtkinsRéalis

We are a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization dedicated to engineering a better future. We deliver end‑to‑end services across the life cycle of an asset, including consulting, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning, and capital.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead small to medium urban planning and design projects, owning concept to detail stages.
• Develop master planning and urban design concepts using 3D and digital media.
• Produce drawings, graphics, mapping, models and reports, ensuring quality against Atkins standards.
• Lead Middle East projects, reporting to Practice Lead.
• Draft technical reports and contractual documents with minimum guidance.
• Collaborate with senior planners and designers, delegating to junior team members.
• Support bid and proposal development to grow urban planning and design business.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Urban Planning/Urban Design from a reputed university.
• Minimum eight years of professional experience in master planning, with Middle East experience an advantage.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Design or Architecture accepted with relevant project experience.
• Chartered status is advantageous.

Technical Competency

• Experience in urban design, master planning and strategic planning projects.
• Strong grasp of regulation and best practice, with problem‑solving ability.
• Proficiency in GIS (Q‑GIS, ArcGIS Pro), BIM, AutoCAD, Adobe software, and advanced Excel.
• Knowledge of Rhino, Grasshopper, and BIM modelling for urban infrastructure.

Behavioural Competency

• Excellent written and spoken English communication.
• Team player with initiative and logical project delivery approach.
• Proactive time, resource, and budget management.
• Leadership in small work groups and commitment to design standards.

What We Offer

• Varied and meaningful work in a global multidisciplinary consultancy.
• Hybrid working environment with flexibility and development opportunities.
• Career progression and travel to global offices.

Why Work for AtkinsRéalis

We are an equal‑opportunity, diversity‑focused employer committed to inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive network for all backgrounds.