Strategic Urban Planner – Associate to Principal

WS Atkins & Partners Overseas Engineering Consultants; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Wellbeing program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks an experienced Associate/Principal Strategic Urban Planner to join our Planning and Urban Development team in the Middle East. The role covers complex strategic planning, master planning, and development frameworks across the region, requiring strong policy and land-use expertise.

Ideal candidates will have a solid background in spatial planning, stakeholder engagement, and producing high-quality technical reports for multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or related field.
• Master's degree in Urban Planning or related field is highly desirable.
• Professional accreditation or membership with a recognized planning institution is preferred.
• Significant professional experience in strategic urban planning or master planning, with Middle East exposure is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to strategic urban planning, regional planning, city planning, and master planning projects.
• Develop strategic spatial frameworks, land-use strategies, development frameworks, growth scenarios, and planning policies.
• Undertake analysis of urban conditions, demographics, land use, infrastructure, mobility, and environmental constraints.
• Prepare urban growth strategies, spatial development plans, and structure plans.
• Translate strategic objectives into implementable spatial and land-use recommendations.
• Coordinate planning activities with transport, infrastructure, environmental, and design disciplines.
• Prepare technical reports, planning strategies, and client deliverables.
• Manage project scope, programme, resources, and quality.

Skills

Strategic urban planning

Spatial planning

Master planning

GIS proficiency

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning

Master's degree in Urban Planning

Tools

GIS tools

Job description

AtkinsRéalis seeks an experienced Associate/Principal Strategic Urban Planner to join our Planning and Urban Development team in the Middle East. The role covers complex strategic planning, master planning, and development frameworks across the region, requiring strong policy and land-use expertise.

Ideal candidates will have a solid background in spatial planning, stakeholder engagement, and producing high-quality technical reports for multidisciplinary teams.