Senior Urban Designer / Planner

Sshic; Egypt (PA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Sshic in the UAE is seeking a Lead Urban Designer to conceptualize and develop urban design and master planning projects that are sustainable and context-sensitive, while ensuring regulatory compliance and multidisciplinary coordination.

You will lead design strategies, develop land-use plans, coordinate teams across architecture, landscape, infrastructure, and transportation, oversee drawings and 3D visuals, engage with authorities, and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in urban design, urban planning, architecture, or a related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in urban design or master planning, preferably mixed-use developments.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Adobe Suite, SketchUp, Rhino, GIS and 3D visualization tools.
• Strong understanding of sustainable planning, zoning, and land-use policy.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and coordination skills.
• Experience with authority submissions in the UAE is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead urban design strategies, master plans, and development frameworks.
• Develop land-use plans, zoning layouts, streetscape and public realm strategies.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (architecture, landscape, infrastructure, transportation, MEP).
• Oversee drawings, diagrams, 3D visualizations, and design presentations.
• Engage with clients, authorities, and stakeholders, support approvals and submissions.
• Mentor junior planners and designers; maintain high-quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coordination

Mentoring

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Adobe Suite

SketchUp

Rhino

GIS

3D Visualization Tools

Job description

Job code:TA25191

Job Summary

Lead the conceptualization and development of urban design and master planning projects, creating sustainable, context-sensitive urban environments while ensuring regulatory compliance and multidisciplinary coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead urban design strategies, master plans, and development frameworks.
• Develop land-use plans, zoning layouts, streetscape and public realm strategies.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (architecture, landscape, infrastructure, transportation, MEP).
• Oversee drawings, diagrams, 3D visualizations, and design presentations.
• Engage with clients, authorities, and stakeholders, support approvals and submissions.
• Mentor junior planners and designers; maintain high-quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's in urban design, Urban Planning, Architecture, or related field.
• 8-12 years of experience in urban design or master planning, preferably mixed-use developments.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Adobe Suite, SketchUp, Rhino, GIS, and 3D visualization tools.
• Strong understanding of sustainable planning, zoning, and land-use policy.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and coordination skills.
• Experience with authority submissions in the UAE is a plus.