Senior Urban Designer - Master Planning & Placemaking Lead

AtkinsRéalis; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Discretionary bonus program

Housing allowance

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Urban Designer to lead master planning and urban design for major Riyadh projects. You will coordinate with architects, engineers and planners to develop frameworks, public realm strategies and placemaking initiatives that meet regulatory requirements and client objectives.

The role requires strong design leadership, technical expertise and a track record of delivering high-quality, sustainable urban environments in the GCC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Design, Urban Planning, Architecture or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred; membership with RTPI/ULI/APA/RIBA advantageous.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale urban development projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead master plans, urban design frameworks and detailed proposals.
• Manage design packages from concept to implementation.
• Develop streetscape, public realm and placemaking strategies.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and client requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior designers.

Skills

Urban design

Master planning

Stakeholder engagement

Project leadership

Graphic communication

English fluent

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor’s in Urban Design

Master’s preferred

Professional membership (RTPI/ULI/APA/RIBA)

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Rhino

Revit

GIS

Lumion

Enscape

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Urban Designer to lead master planning and urban design for major Riyadh projects. You will coordinate with architects, engineers and planners to develop frameworks, public realm strategies and placemaking initiatives that meet regulatory requirements and client objectives.

The role requires strong design leadership, technical expertise and a track record of delivering high-quality, sustainable urban environments in the GCC.