Senior Urban Planner: Master Plans & Sustainable Design

Egis; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Omrania by Egis in Riyadh seeks an experienced Urban Planner to support masterplanning and urban design across scales. You will work with senior staff to develop land-use plans, density studies, and public realm concepts for large-scale developments in Saudi Arabia.

The role requires 5–10 years of related experience, strong CAD/Revit/GIS skills, and collaboration with architects, engineers, and authorities. Fluent English and knowledge of local regulations are important.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, or related field.
• 5–10 years of progressive experience in urban planning for large-scale projects.
• Strong urban design and conceptual design skills.
• Proficiency in CAD and Adobe; familiarity with Revit and GIS preferred.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication.
• Experience collaborating with architects, engineers, and authorities.
• Knowledge of Saudi Arabia’s urban planning regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support masterplanning and urban design projects under senior guidance.
• Develop plot parcels, land use plans, and development parameters.
• Conduct site analyses, demographic studies, and spatial assessments.
• Create basic 3D massing models and density studies.
• Prepare diagrams, layouts, and illustrative masterplan materials.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including architects and engineers.
• Assist in technical reports and client/authority submissions.
• Incorporate sustainability and mobility concepts into planning.
• Prepare development control regulations and planning documents.
• Participate in workshops and design reviews.
• Stay informed on local regulations and emerging practices.

Skills

Urban planning

Urban design

Master planning

Land-use planning

Public realm design

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s/Master in Urban Planning/Urban Design/Architecture

Tools

CAD

Revit

GIS (ArcGIS/QGIS)

Rhino/Grasshopper

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

ENVI-met

Job description

Omrania by Egis in Riyadh seeks an experienced Urban Planner to support masterplanning and urban design across scales. You will work with senior staff to develop land-use plans, density studies, and public realm concepts for large-scale developments in Saudi Arabia.

The role requires 5–10 years of related experience, strong CAD/Revit/GIS skills, and collaboration with architects, engineers, and authorities. Fluent English and knowledge of local regulations are important.