Senior Urban Planner - Housing Strategy

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Senior Urban Planner - Housing Strategy to lead strategic urban planning policies and housing development initiatives. The role focuses on land use optimization, master planning, regulatory alignment, and real estate development aligned with Vision 2030.

The ideal candidate will have extensive urban planning experience, expertise in housing strategies, strong leadership, and proven ability to coordinate with government entities,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Real Estate Development, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Around 12 years of experience in urban planning, strategic planning, housing development, real estate planning, or municipal planning.
• Strong understanding of Saudi Building Code requirements, national housing programmes, municipal planning processes, and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to develop urban planning policies, housing strategies, planning guidelines, and real estate development frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of strategic urban plans, policies, frameworks, and planning recommendations aligned with national and sector objectives.
• Develop housing and real estate development strategies that support land use optimization, supply enhancement, investment planning, and long-term urban growth.
• Oversee the preparation of regional plans, master plans, local plans, planning studies, and development frameworks.
• Ensure planning outputs comply with regulatory requirements, planning standards, and government guidelines.
• Coordinate with government entities, municipalities, developers, consultants, and stakeholders to align planning priorities.

Skills

Strategic urban planning

Housing strategy

Land use optimization

Master planning

Regional planning

Local planning

Vision 2030 alignment

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (Urban Planning / Urban Design / Architecture / Real Estate Development / Civil Engineering)

Job description

Senior Urban Planner - Housing Strategy Job Snapshot

Role: Senior Urban Planner - Housing Strategy

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Architecture and Planning

Function: Town-City Planning

Experience: 12 years urban planning experience

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: 35,000-50,000 (est.) – please confirm final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any | Nationality: Saudi National

Overview

Senior Urban Planner - Housing Strategy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is a senior Architecture and Planning opportunity with Parsons Corporation for a Saudi National planning professional who can lead strategic urban planning policies, housing development frameworks, and real estate development initiatives. The role is focused on land use optimization, master planning, regulatory alignment, housing supply improvement, stakeholder coordination, and planning strategies that support Vision 2030 and Saudi Arabia's long‑term urban development goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of strategic urban plans, policies, frameworks, and planning recommendations aligned with national and sector objectives.
• Develop housing and real estate development strategies that support land use optimization, supply enhancement, investment planning, and long‑term urban growth.
• Oversee the preparation of regional plans, master plans, local plans, planning studies, and development frameworks.
• Ensure planning outputs comply with applicable regulatory requirements, planning standards, Saudi Building Code considerations, and approved government guidelines.
• Coordinate with government entities, municipalities, developers, consultants, and other stakeholders to align planning priorities and support project delivery.
• Conduct and review urban planning studies, socio‑economic assessments, technical studies, feasibility reviews, and market analysis for real estate and housing projects.
• Contribute to the development, review, and improvement of planning codes, design guidelines, policy documents, and regulatory frameworks.
• Monitor the implementation of strategic plans and recommend improvements that increase efficiency, sustainability, housing delivery, and development performance.
• Support planning initiatives linked to Vision 2030, national housing strategies, urban transformation, and real‑estate sector development.
• Analyze land use patterns, development capacity, infrastructure interfaces, demographic trends, and housing demand indicators.
• Prepare clear planning reports, policy briefs, presentation materials, technical notes, and stakeholder submissions.
• Review planning proposals and development concepts to confirm alignment with strategic objectives, regulatory expectations, and market needs.
• Provide guidance to junior planning staff and contribute to capability building within the planning team.
• Manage planning deliverables under tight timelines while maintaining quality, clarity, and technical accuracy.
• Help resolve multi‑stakeholder planning issues by balancing policy requirements, development feasibility, community outcomes, and delivery priorities.

Ideal Profile

• Saudi National candidate.
• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Real Estate Development, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Around 12 years of experience in urban planning, strategic planning, housing development, real estate planning, or municipal planning.
• Strong understanding of Saudi Building Code requirements, national housing programmes, municipal planning processes, and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to develop urban planning policies, housing strategies, planning guidelines, and real estate development frameworks.
• Experience preparing or reviewing regional plans, master plans, local plans, land use plans, and development strategies.
• Strong knowledge of housing supply planning, land use optimization, development feasibility, market assessment, and investment‑driven planning.
• Experience working with government entities, municipalities, private developers, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to align planning initiatives with Vision 2030 objectives, national housing strategies, and public sector development priorities.
• Advanced skills in data analysis, feasibility studies, socio‑economic assessments, and real‑estate market reviews.
• Strong leadership capability with experience guiding planning teams and mentoring junior staff.
• Excellent communication, presentation, report writing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to manage complex planning discussions, competing priorities, and time‑sensitive deliverables.
• Practical problem‑solving mindset with the ability to convert planning policy into clear implementation actions.

Skills Set

• Strategic urban planning
• Housing strategy
• Real estate development planning
• Land use optimization
• Master planning
• Regional planning
• Local planning
• Urban policy development
• Planning codes
• Planning guidelines
• Saudi Building Code
• National housing programs
• Vision 2030 alignment
• Municipal coordination
• Government stakeholder engagement
• Private developer coordination
• Socio‑economic studies
• Feasibility studies
• Market assessments
• Land development analysis
• Housing supply planning
• Regulatory frameworks
• Planning standards
• Development strategy
• Data analysis
• Technical reporting
• Policy briefs
• Stakeholder presentations
• Team leadership
• Junior staff mentoring
• Multi‑stakeholder management

Why Join Us

This position gives a Saudi National Senior Urban Planner the opportunity to influence housing, real estate, and strategic urban development initiatives in Riyadh. The role offers exposure to high‑impact planning work connected to national transformation goals, public sector coordination, real estate growth, and sustainable urban development. It is well suited for a planning professional who wants to shape better communities, strengthen housing delivery, support smarter land use decisions, and grow within a respected global infrastructure and planning organization.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, planning, design, construction management, and infrastructure solutions company supporting major urban development, transportation, public realm, utilities, and community infrastructure programmes. In Saudi Arabia, Parsons contributes to strategic development initiatives through planning expertise, technical advisory, project delivery support, and multidisciplinary coordination that help create sustainable, connected, and future‑ready cities.