Master Planning Senior Engineer

AECOM; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 130,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

A global infrastructure consulting firm is seeking a Master-planning Senior Engineer to oversee the review and approval of master plans and ensure alignment with strategic objectives. Candidates should have over 12 years of experience in master planning and strong skills in urban design. The role demands effective collaboration with stakeholders and a deep understanding of land use regulations and zoning laws. The position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits

Flexible work options

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in master planning or urban design.
• Minimum of 5 years in GCC experience.
• Ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee review and approval of the Masterplan.
• Coordinate process with stakeholders and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure integration of environmental and technical considerations.

Skills

Urban planning expertise

Understanding of land use regulations

Knowledge of GIS systems

Strong communication in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning

Master’s degree in urban planning

Tools

Drafting software

Job description

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We’re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

The Master-planning Senior Engineer shall oversee the review, validation, and approval of the Masterplan and its components, ensuring alignment with the program’s strategic objectives, regulatory requirements, sustainability goals, and technical standards. Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating the review and approval process with relevant stakeholders, including regulatory authorities.
• Ensuring that all master plan components are approved and aligned with company goals and regulations before proceeding with further design work.
• Ensuring the integration of environmental, social, and technical considerations in the master plan.
• Coordinate the tenant and core tenant design submissions with the Master Plan to ensure alignment.
• Ensuring that core tenant designs do not conflict with the approved master plan.
• Reviewing and approving core tenant design proposals in coordination with other Design Consultants.
• Ensuring all core tenant designs are compliant with applicable codes, regulations, and technical requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in master planning or urban design.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in GCC (Saudi Arabia, Emirates and the same).
• Minimum 5 years of experience working on similar/comparable projects in terms of scale, particularities, and/or complexities.
• Strong understanding of land use regulations and zoning laws.
• Develop comprehensive master plans for large-scale urban projects.
• Strong skills in mobility and infrastructure requirements, in respect to masterplan design.
• Ensure projects enhance community engagement and environmental sustainability.
• Good knowledge of smart city requirements, in respect to masterplan design.
• Good knowledge of GIS systems, in respect to masterplan design.
• Good knowledge of drafting software for masterplan design.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with architects and civil engineers.
• High proficiency in English.

Benefits

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

About AECOM

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public‑ and private‑sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

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