Strategic Urban Planner — Associate/Principal

AtkinsRéalis Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Associate / Principal Strategic Urban Planner to join our Planning and Urban Development team in the Middle East. You will lead complex strategic planning, land-use planning, and master planning projects across the region.

The role requires strong expertise in spatial planning, development frameworks and urban policy, with ability to translate economic and environmental considerations into implementable strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional accreditation or membership preferred.
• Significant experience in strategic urban planning or master planning.
• Experience with large-scale city/regional projects.
• Proficiency with GIS and spatial analysis tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic urban planning and master planning projects.
• Develop spatial frameworks, land-use strategies, and development frameworks.
• Analyze urban conditions, demographics, infrastructure, and environment.
• Prepare growth strategies and structure plans.
• Translate objectives into practical spatial recommendations.
• Coordinate with transport, infrastructure, environmental, and design teams.
• Prepare technical reports, strategies, and client deliverables.
• Mentor junior and mid-level planners.
• Engage stakeholders and participate in proposals and bids.

Skills

Strategic planning

Urban planning

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Report writing

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or related

Master's degree in Urban Planning or related

Professional accreditation / membership

Tools

GIS tools

Spatial analysis software

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Associate / Principal Strategic Urban Planner to join our Planning and Urban Development team in the Middle East. You will lead complex strategic planning, land-use planning, and master planning projects across the region.

The role requires strong expertise in spatial planning, development frameworks and urban policy, with ability to translate economic and environmental considerations into implementable strategies.