Senior Urban Designer / Planner
Summary
Lead urban design and master planning projects for an architecture consultancy, developing land-use plans, streetscape strategies, and sustainable development frameworks while coordinating multidisciplinary teams using AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp, GIS, and Adobe Suite.
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.