Senior Urban Planner: City Master Plans & Client Relations

Khatib & Alami International; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Khatib & Alami International in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Urban Planner to lead medium-complexity urban planning projects, develop strategies and master plans, and prepare planning reports and maps with a multidisciplinary team.

You will support the Project Manager in stakeholder management, liaise with local authorities, and contribute to design reviews, client presentations, and tender activities. A strong background in urban planning and English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Urban Planning or Landscape Architecture.
• Master’s Degree in Urban Planning is preferred.
• Knowledge of all urban planning principles.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English; Arabic and/ or French is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with local clients through ongoing projects and support Resident Manager in generating business leads.
• Support technically in business development of clients.
• Support Project Managers with the management of client relations and expectations, as needed.
• Support Project Managers in client presentations and workshops, as needed.
• Support Project Managers with responding to client clarifications and technical issues, as needed.
• Ensure client satisfaction with urban planning deliverables.
• Coordinate with local authorities and government organizations for approvals of design deliverables and permits.
• Assist in design reviews and provide comments to clients in coordination with Design Sections.
• Coordinate with local clients on design deliverables and comments with Design Project Managers.
• Relay client comments to design teams and track resolution of issues.
• Provide support in developing limited parts of design deliverables upon request.
• Support clients and design teams with project award activities during tendering.
• Assist in quality control measures by City & Regional Planning Unit.
• Provide support in developing manpower plan for the City & Regional Planning Unit.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Problem solving

Urban planning knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Urban Planning/Landscape

Master’s in Urban Planning preferred

Job description

Khatib & Alami International in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Urban Planner to lead medium-complexity urban planning projects, develop strategies and master plans, and prepare planning reports and maps with a multidisciplinary team.

You will support the Project Manager in stakeholder management, liaise with local authorities, and contribute to design reviews, client presentations, and tender activities. A strong background in urban planning and English proficiency is required.