master planner

Parsons

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Job Description:</b></p><p><b>
Principal Master Planner</b></p><p><b>
Abu Dhabi, UAE</b></p><p></p><p>
Core Responsibilities:</p><ul><li><p>
Review Concept and Detailed Master Plans to ensure compliance with zoning, land use, density controls, and infrastructure coordination.</p></li><li><p>
Evaluate land use distribution, development mix, phasing strategies, access, circulation, and overall development structure.</p></li><li><p>
Ensure alignment between planning proposals and the client's master planning vision and business strategy.</p></li><li><p>
Issue Master Developer/Owner planning NOCs for authority submissions.</p></li><li><p>
Maintain the approved master plan and ensure all deviations, plot changes, and amendments are properly recorded.</p></li><li><p>
Manage review of plot-level planning applications including merging, division, and GFA adjustments.</p></li><li><p>
Coordinate planning comments across architecture, urban design, utilities, traffic, and infrastructure disciplines.</p></li><li><p>
Participate in technical meetings with DMT, developers, and consultants.</p></li><li><p>
Prepare planning reports, review notes, and submission documentation.</p></li><li><p>
Ensure all submissions meet DMT planning standards and regulations.</p></li><li><p>
Monitor planning policies and regulatory updates affecting development approvals.</p></li><li><p>
Maintain accurate land and planning records for reporting and governance.</p></li></ul><p></p><p>
Tools &amp; Visualization Capabilities:</p><ul><li><p>
Proficient in AutoCAD, GIS, and planning-related software.</p></li><li><p>
Able to analyse planning layouts, density metrics, GFA, and land use schedules.</p></li><li><p>
Capable of preparing planning diagrams and concept plan</p></li></ul><p></p><p>
Consultant Oversight &amp; Management:</p><ul><li><p>
Coordinate with planning and multi-disciplinary consultants.</p></li><li><p>
Manage review cycles across concept and detailed planning stages.</p></li><li><p>
Facilitate coordination meetings and workshops.</p></li></ul><p></p><p>
Education:</p><p>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in <b>Urban Planning, or Architecture</b></p><p></p><p>
Technical Qualifications:</p><ul><li><p>
Strong expertise in Concept &amp; Detailed Master Planning</p></li><li><p>
Experience with land-use distribution, density controls, GFA, FAR, phasing strategies</p></li><li><p>
Knowledge of DMT planning regulations, zoning policies, and approval processes</p></li><li><p>
Ability to manage plot-level changes, deviations, and amendments</p></li><li><p>
Strong coordination across architecture, traffic, utilities, and infrastructure</p></li></ul><p></p><p>
Language Skills:</p><p>
Written and Spoken English and Arabic is preferred.</p><p></p><p>
Tools:</p><p>
AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Project, Excel (Planning Schedule, lan-use budgets)
</p><p>Preferred: GIS, SketchUp, Test Fit
</p><p></p><p>Years of Experience:</p><p>
Minimum 10 years of experience in Urban Planning with multi discipline approach.</p><p></p>
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.<p></p><p>
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Principal Master Planner

AtkinsRéalis

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Overview</b></h2><p>
Works as part of the master planning team, performing and completing work on defined segments of a project under the guidance and supervision of a Senior Urban Designer/Master Planner or nominated supervisor.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Your role</b></h2><ul><li>
Adopt creative and innovative solutions to assigned tasks and develop appropriate research and documentation to support these solutions.</li><li>
Conduct pro-active coordination with internal design disciplines to achieve a high quality, consistent set of reports, presentations and project document.</li><li>
Contributes to team KPIs such as marketing materials, thought leadership, team activities.</li><li>
Compile and organize planning documents and data.</li><li>
Coordinate basic logistics for planning sessions or events.</li><li>
Meeting or exceeding client expectations on assignments.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
About you</b></h2><p><b>
Skills</b></p><ul><li>
Evidence of good Urban Designer/Master Planner/ Architecture and design understanding.</li><li>
Effective communication.</li><li>
High quality report writing skills and / or GIS / AutoCAD / Rhino/ Sketchup/ Adobe Suite / PPT.</li><li>
AI, Copilot, Gamini, Nano banana</li><li>
Good organisational skills.</li><li>
Self-motivation and proactive attitude.</li><li>
Ability and will to update knowledge.</li></ul><p><b>
Qualifications required</b></p><ul><li>
0-2 years of experience.</li><li>
Degree in Architecture/ Landscape/ Urban Planning/ and or Masters in Urban Design/ Master Planning or equivalent.</li><li>
Working towards recognition in chosen profession (e.g. AIA, RIBA, ARB, RTPI).</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Rewards &amp; benefits</b></h2><p>
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive &ndash; at every stage of your life and your career.</p><p>
This includes:</p><ul><li>
Tax-free salary.</li><li>
Life insurance coverage.</li><li>
Medical insurance.</li><li>
Annual leave balance.</li><li>
Company gratuity scheme.</li><li>
Discretionary bonus program.</li><li>
Annual flight contribution.</li><li>
Transportation &amp; housing allowances.</li><li>
Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.</li></ul><p>
Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
About AtkinsR&eacute;alis</b></h2><p>
We're AtkinsR&eacute;alis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.</p></div><p></p>

Junior Urban Designer

University of Tennessee Health Science Center

<div><p>The Campus Planner provides oversight for monitoring Comprehensive Master Plan Implementation and revision, including processing plan amendments and preparing evaluation and appraisal reports. This role participates in the direction, development and coordination of the entire physical planning and implementation programs for land use, buildings, housing, recreation, transit, circulation, parking, urban design, conservation, capital improvement, inter-governmental coordination for the entire University. This individual will support university campus planning functions that guide the physical development of the Main Campus, UTIA, UTSI and all outlying university properties and will assist the university to identify and pursue grant funding opportunities.</p></div>
<br><div><ul><li>Conducts planning studies to determine the near and long-term feasibility of proposed projects on the Main Campus and all university properties related to master planning, capital project planning, land use, space utilization, infrastructure development, transportation/circulation, landscape design, natural resource preservation, historic preservation, and other areas
</li><li>Verifies that proposed development or improvement projects comply with university standards as established in the Campus Master Plan, Landscape Master Plan, Image &amp; Character of UTK, and all other appropriate university guidelines, policies and standards, and advises on such; develops and disseminates new planning guidelines, policies and standards, as appropriate
</li><li>Assists in the development and update of short, mid, and long-range facilities planning efforts, especially the Campus Master Plan and Planning Department Initiatives.
</li><li>Manages the use of outside consultants and planners in major planning efforts with activities that include preparing requests for proposals, overseeing the consultant selection process and administering contracts
</li><li>Develops and maintains agreements pertaining to the use of university land or interior spaces by the campus community.
</li><li>Collects data and develops metrics data for the analysis of physical planning efforts involving land use, space utilization, campus landscape, student housing, campus transportation, sustainability and other areas; monitors and reports on such analysis regularly.
</li><li>Collects, analyzes and disseminates planning data, especially through mapping efforts across multiple media.
</li><li>Represents the Office of the University Architect in outreach efforts to both the on- and off-campus community by serving on, or leading, university committees and by representing the University in relations with the local government, press, and residents.
</li><li>Advances university planning efforts by analyzing existing processes, and recommending and implement improvements, especially through the use of information technology</li></ul></div>
<br><div><p><b>Required Qualifications
</b></p><ul><li><b>Education: </b>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Engineering, Building Construction, or Interior Design
</li><li><b>Experience: </b>Five (5) years of relevant experience with a focus in designing, planning, analyzing, and managing complex projects.
</li><li><b>Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: </b>Must have a working knowledge of grant opportunities applicable to the public sector and experience preparing successful grant applications.
</li><li><b>Other Conditions: </b>Valid Driver&rsquo;s license
</li></ul><p><b>Work Location
</b></p><ul><li>University of Tennessee &ndash; Knoxville, TN Campus
</li><li>This is an on-site position
</li></ul><p><b>Compensation and Benefits
</b></p><ul><li><b>UT market range: MR11
</b></li><li><b>Anticipated hiring range: $75,000-$85,000</b></li><br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>About The College/Department/Division
</b></p><p>UT Facilities Services is responsible for the care and keeping of more than 300 facilities and utilities systems in and around Knoxville. As the University of Tennessee Knoxville&rsquo;s largest non-academic department, team members are responsible for facilities maintenance and repair, custodial needs, landscaping and lawncare, utility work, in-house and capital construction projects, facilities planning and design, environmental initiatives, pest control, campus event services, and facilities administration functions for both the flagship campus and the agricultural institute. The Facilities Services staff provides around-the-clock coverage to ensure students, staff, faculty, and fans have a consistent and positive experience every time they step foot on Rocky Top.</p></div>

Campus Planner - Facilities Services - UTK

KEO International Consultants

<div>Overview:
<p>
InSite are urban designers, planners and landscape architects who share a love for the craft of designing the built environment and consist of a diverse studio of designers from around the world. We are a diverse studio of designers from around the world with studios in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Doha. InSite is a unique division of KEO International Consultants, a firm with over a half century of delivering projects throughout the Gulf and a proud legacy to match. We engage at the human scale when creating our places. Each is interrogated from a collaborative viewpoint, tailored to client&rsquo;s needs and ensuring sensitivity to the unique ecologies, cultures and the communities that we engage with.</p>
Responsibilities:
<p>
Our newest opportunity is for a talented <b>Senior CAD Specialist</b> to join our Allied Practice, InSite, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This position will take responsibility for leading the production, coordination, and quality control of CAD drawings and technical documentation across client&rsquo; master-planned developments. The role will ensure that all drawings</p><p>
received from consultants and developers comply with CAD standards, layering protocols, coordinate systems, and documentation requirements.</p><p></p><p><br>
We envisage success in this role to include;</p><div></div><div><b><br>
Master Planning</b></div><ul><li>
Read, interpret, and analyse master plans, including land use distributions, zoning, Development Control Regulations (DCRs), and associated Gross Floor Areas (GFA).</li><li>
Prepare, review, and manage CAD drawings related to master plans, site plans, affection plans, utility layouts, and execution drawings.</li><li>
Translate conceptual sketches and directions provided by senior master planners into accurate and compliant CAD-based master plans.</li><li>
Develop and modify master plans by drafting plots, Right-of-Way (ROW) networks, road hierarchies, and infrastructure corridors in line with planning intent.
</li><li>Perform plot subdivision, consolidation, boundary adjustments, and land use refinements as required during planning development and optimization stages.</li><li>
Ensure alignment between land use allocations, GFA targets, and spatial configurations within the master plan.</li></ul><div><b>
Architecture</b></div><ul><li>
Prepare, review, and manage CAD drawings related to site plans, affection plans, utility layouts, and execution drawings.</li><li>
Check drawing accuracy, layering structure, block usage, file formats, and coordinate integrity prior to official submission.</li><li>
Ensure all drawings comply with CAD standards, naming conventions, and document control processes.
</li><li>Coordinate with planners, engineers, and consultants to resolve drafting discrepancies and missing information.</li><li>
Update and maintain a centralized CAD archive for all approved drawings and revisions.
</li><li>Conduct drawing quality assurance checks to verify dimensions, annotations, and alignment with approved master plans and authority requirements.
</li><li>Prepare drawing overlays and composite plans to support technical evaluations and coordination meetings.</li><li>
Support fast-track production of drawings, sketches, and mark-ups as required by technical teams.
</li><li>Extract area schedules, coordinates, and plot data from drawings for planning and authority submissions.
</li><li>Convert and standardise drawings from consultants into internal templates and formats.
</li><li>Maintain version control for all submitted and approved drawings.
</li><li>Support authority portal uploads and technical document submissions related to CAD files.
</li><li>Assist in maintaining as-built records and archive control.</li><li>
Stay updated on CAD standards, drafting technologies, and documentation best practices.
</li><li>Provide technical drafting support to master planning, architecture, and engineering teams.
</li><li>Liaise with consultants to clarify drafting requirements and ensure conformance with standards.
</li><li>Participate in coordination meetings and technical reviews involving drawing submissions.
</li><li>Support internal teams in the preparation of presentation visuals and graphics when required.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<div>
To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 10+ years of relevant experience partnered with a Diploma or Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Drafting, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or CAD Technology from an accredited University or College program.</div><ul><li>
Minimum 10 years of experience in in CAD drafting and technical documentation.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of layering, coordinates, CAD standards.</li><li>
Ability to manage large master plan and infrastructure drawings.</li><li>
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and related drafting software.
</li><li>Strong working knowledge of GIS platforms and coordinate systems.
</li><li>Ability to manage large drawing datasets and perform technical cleanup efficiently.</li><li>
Capable of producing quick layouts, diagrams, and technical illustrations upon request.</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
InSite International is a KEO Allied Practice.</div><div></div><div><br>
KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration &ndash; through conceptualization &ndash; to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we&rsquo;ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world&rsquo;s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.</div><div></div><div><br>
As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 57th largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2023 WA100 Survey.</div><div></div><div><br>
We invite you to join us. Why?</div><div></div><div><br>
When you join KEO, you&rsquo;ll discover more than just a job &ndash; you&rsquo;ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics.</div><div></div><div><br>
You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards, mentoring and coaching programs and extensive in-house on demand learning courses.</div><div></div><div><br>
KEO&rsquo;s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its&rsquo; contribution to client success wherever we work.</div><div></div><div><br>
We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.</div></div>

Senior CAD Specialist

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Overview</b></h2><p>
AtkinsR&eacute;alis is looking for a Principal Urban Designer, in Abu Dhabi, UAE.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Your role</b></h2><ul><li><p>
Contribute to the design and delivery of a variety of projects often happening concurrently.</p></li><li><p>
Take ownership of medium to large scale design and production packages under the supervision of the Design/Project Director.</p></li><li><p>
Organise and graphicly develop client presentations.</p></li><li><p>
Work to a programme for deliverables and advise senior staff of any issues which may affect delivery.</p></li><li><p>
Work within agreed design standards and parameters with senior staff.</p></li><li><p>
Ensure the quality of deliverables meet the expectations of senior staff.</p></li><li><p>
Work within a multidisciplinary, multicultural team.</p></li><li><p>
Undertake technical co-ordination with other disciplines.</p></li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
About you</b></h2><ul><li><p>
Degree of post graduate qualification in urban design, urban planning landscape architecture, or related field and preferably with a professional affiliation (or eligible for membership)<b>.</b></p></li><li><p>
Candidates will ideally have minimum 15 years relevant working experience in urban design, urban planning and master planning<b>.</b></p></li><li><p>
Lead the production of high-quality urban planning, design and master planning project submissions in the UAE, KSA and the wider Middle East and Africa<b>.</b></p></li><li><p>
Lead in the preparation of technical bids and fee proposals for master planning and urban design projects and other major infrastructure projects where appropriate<b>.</b></p></li><li><p>
Strong design and graphics capabilities and ability to communicate ideas via various visual and graphic media including hand and computer graphics<b>.</b></p></li><li><p>
Fully conversant with Adobe Creative Suite with demonstrable graphics and visualisation skills<b>.</b></p></li><li><p>
Competent in PowerPoint, MS Word, Excel and AutoCAD<b>.</b></p></li><li><p>
Experience in working with a multidisciplinary team desirable<b>.</b></p></li><li><p>
Strong design management, report production and coordination skills<b>.</b></p></li><li><p>
An understanding of sustainability issues within the public realm. (LEED or similar experience and advantage)<b>.</b></p></li><li><p>
Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English<b>.</b></p></li><li><p>
Capable of working on own initiative or as part of a larger multidisciplinary team<b>.</b></p></li><li><p>
Have a logical and organized approach to project delivery of project outputs<b>.</b></p></li><li><p>
Will be required to travel within the Middle East region to projects in a variety of geographical locations, including Saudi Arabia.</p></li><li><p>
Developing and maintaining relationships with clients, attending meetings, workshops and seminars.</p></li><li><p>
Other duties associated with the main role and responsibilities will be requested from time to time.</p></li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Rewards &amp; benefits</b></h2><p>
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive &ndash; at every stage of your life and your career.</p><p>
This includes:</p><ul><li><p>
Tax-free salary.</p></li><li><p>
Life insurance coverage.</p></li><li><p>
Medical insurance.</p></li><li><p>
Annual leave balance.</p></li><li><p>
Company gratuity scheme.</p></li><li><p>
Discretionary bonus program.</p></li><li><p>
Annual flight contribution.</p></li><li><p>
Transportation &amp; housing allowances.</p></li><li><p>
Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.</p></li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
About AtkinsR&eacute;alis</b></h2><p>
We're AtkinsR&eacute;alis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.</p></div><p></p>

Principal Urban Designer

Dar Al Riyadh

<div><p><b>Role Purpose
</b></p><p>The Head of Department (HOD) &ndash; Master Planning is responsible for leading and scaling a high-performing design function delivering complex, large-scale projects. The role combines technical excellence, commercial awareness, and leadership capability to manage multidisciplinary teams, client expectations, and fast-paced project environments.
</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities
</b></p><p><b>1. Strategic Leadership &amp; Department Management
</b></p><ul><li>Lead and expand the Master Planning department aligned with business growth strategy.
</li><li>Establish operational frameworks, design standards, and best practices across projects.
</li><li>Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, delivery, and innovation.
</li><li>Manage resource planning, utilization, and hiring strategies across global offices.
</li><li>Lead concept to detailed design delivery for large mixed-use, residential, commercial, and giga projects
</li><li>Establish Master Planning design standards, governance frameworks, and review protocols
</li><li>Manage client engagement at senior level, including presentations and design approvals.
</li><li>Coordinate with MEP, Infrastructure, and Master planning teams for integrated design delivery
</li><li>Oversee design quality, authority approvals, and compliance with international standards
</li><li>Drive BIM-led design using Autodesk Revit and coordination tools
</li><li>Build and lead a multicultural Master Planning team across multiple locations
</li></ul><p><b>2. Technical Excellence &amp; Design Oversight
</b></p><ul><li>Provide technical leadership across all stages of design (concept to IFC).
</li><li>Ensure compliance with international standards.
</li><li>Review and approve complex design solutions ensuring quality, efficiency, and innovation.
</li><li>Drive adoption of digital tools such as Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, and advanced BIM workflows.
</li></ul><p><b>3. Client &amp; Stakeholder Management
</b></p><ul><li>Act as primary technical point of contact for key clients and stakeholders.
</li><li>Lead high-level meetings, presentations, and design reviews.
</li><li>Build long-term relationships with international clients and partners.
</li><li>Manage client expectations, variations, and conflict resolution under pressure.
</li></ul><p><b>4. Project Delivery &amp; Commercial Management
</b></p><ul><li>Oversee multiple large-scale projects ensuring delivery within time, cost, and quality targets.
</li><li>Monitor project KPIs, risks, and performance metrics.
</li><li>Support commercial teams in proposals, bid strategies, and technical submissions.
</li><li>Ensure profitability and efficient resource allocation.
</li></ul><p><b>5. Team Leadership &amp; Capability Building
</b></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team across regions.
</li><li>Drive performance management, succession planning, and leadership development.
</li><li>Foster collaboration across Architecture, MEP, and Infrastructure teams.
</li><li>Manage teams in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments.
</li></ul><p><b>6. Innovation &amp; Digital Transformation
</b></p><ul><li>Champion BIM, digital engineering, and automation strategies.
</li><li>Introduce global best practices and innovative design solutions.
</li><li>Support sustainability and ESG initiatives across projects.
</li></ul><p><b>Required Qualifications &amp; Experience
</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s / Master&rsquo;s degree in relevant discipline.
</li><li>18&ndash;25+ years of experience in engineering consultancy/design firms.
</li><li>Proven experience managing multinational or global design offices.
</li><li>Strong exposure to mega/giga projects (mixed-use, infrastructure, urban development).
</li><li>Experience working with international clients (Middle East, Europe, Asia).
</li><li>Professional certifications (preferred):
<ul><li>Project Management Institute (PMP)
</li><li>Institution of Master Planning Engineers / Institution of Engineering and Technology
</li></ul></li></ul><p><b>Core Competencies
</b></p><ul><li>Strong leadership and decision-making under pressure.
</li><li>Client-facing and stakeholder management excellence.
</li><li>Commercial and business acumen.
</li><li>Multicultural team management.
</li><li>Strategic thinking and execution.
</li><li>Conflict resolution and negotiation.</li></ul></div>

Head of Department Master Planning

<div><p><b>Overview</b></p><p>
Atkins Realis is one of the world's most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies, with a proven track record of more than 75 years of relevant experience in the industry. Atkins Realis is a leading provider of consultancy services in the field of master planning, economics and sustainability; architecture environmental management; landscape &amp; urban design; infrastructure planning; and engineering and transportation analysis, offering professional advice, engineering and environmental consultancy and design solutions.</p><p>
As a provider of multi-disciplinary technical design services to the built environment, Atkins India is committed to design excellence in the delivery of first-class solutions which combine innovation, imagination and best practice.</p><p>
The Urban Design practice in Atkins Realis <b>Cairo</b> is currently expanding to contribute to the different sectors including Property, Infrastructure &amp; Transportation, across regions all around the world. We are keen to take on board highly motivated and capable landscape architects and urban designers to shape a well-integrated team delivering projects across the globe.</p><p><b>
Your role</b></p><ul><li>
Lead a small to medium Urban design and Urban Planning projects and work packages under the supervision of Senior Urban Designers/Practice Lead.</li><li>
Develop master planning and urban design concepts using the 3D and digital mediums.</li><li>
Being responsible for production of drawings, graphics, models and reports through concept to detail design stages</li><li>
Joining Middle East projects with complete design and delivery ownership reporting to Practice Lead</li><li>
Take ownership and work effectively under the supervision of Senior Leads and bring urban design concepts to use in large scale public realm projects.</li><li>
Draft technical reports and contractual documents, of acceptable technical and presentation quality with minimum guidance.</li><li>
Work to a program for the project and proactively advise Senior team members of any issue which affects the efficient completion of the project.</li><li>
Set out / agree design standards and parameters with senior team members.</li><li>
Check the work of team members and ensure the quality of deliverables meet the Atkins standards of delivery and client expectations.</li><li>
Willing to undertake and where required lead interdisciplinary technical co-ordination.</li><li>
Responsible for completion of specifically assigned tasks to time and cost.</li><li>
Candidates should be able to assign work to team and use business related software independently with ability to guide work of junior team members.</li><li>
Candidates should demonstrate competency in softwares, clear communications skills to gain understanding of the required tasks, quick and a methodical decision-making approach for the design &amp; related tasks.</li><li>
Successful in identifying and following through on leads/suggestions associated with additional work prospects on the projects they are involved with.</li><li>
Demonstrate strategic thinking to expand the urban design business across different regions in the ME.</li><li>
Candidate must be able to contribute to bids and proposals to win work.</li><li>
Can cross- over through design thinking between the three disciplines of the practice on large scale projects.</li><li>
Design and manage multi-disciplinary urban development projects.</li><li>
Liaise with key clients and technical and non-technical stakeholders for positive project outcomes.</li><li>
Ensure the team is aware of the design standards, codes and compliances of countries within the ME region and the same are complied to in the Design.</li></ul><p><b>
About you</b></p><p><i>
Qualification</i></p><ul><li>
A Master's Degree in Urban Design from universities of National and International repute is a must.</li><li>
Minimum 8-10 years of Professional Working experience in Master planning Projects, in a reputed firm. Middle East experience in UAE/KSA projects will be an added advantage.</li><li>
Bachelor Degree holders in Urban Design or Architecture will be considered, if they can showcase relevant experience in Urban Design Project Stages. Including Design, Documentation and site implementation.</li><li>
Chartered candidates shall have an added advantage.</li></ul><p><i>
Technical Competency</i></p><ul><li>
Must have good experience delivering Urban Design/Public Realm &amp; Master Planning projects in the public or the private realm.</li><li>
Must be very proficient in design with strong conceptual principles, good design skills, good presentation and graphical skills.</li><li>
Working knowledge of standard regulations and best practice principles, with strong problem-solving skills.</li><li>
International experience of the UK, the ME or the APAC regions will be considered an added advantage.</li><li>
Must be competent in design and project management, efficiency matrices, and experienced in coordination with client and other consultants.</li><li>
Must be conversant of the evolving standards of the profession primarily with respective to collaborative and multi-disciplinary design.</li><li>
Must be proficient in AutoCAD, GIS(QGIS or ArcGIS), Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator, MS Office, Advanced Excel, Sketch up and Google Pro, civil 3d , freehand drawing &ndash; Revit .</li><li>
Candidate should having working knowledge in Rhino, Grasshopper and basic knowledge in Ai software and further prototyping competencies will be considered an added advantage. Advanced experience of BIM related software in Urban Design/Infrastructure works will be considered an added advantage.</li></ul><p><i>
Behavioural competency</i></p><ul><li>
Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.</li><li>
Capable of working on own initiative or as part of a larger multidisciplinary team, hold a meeting, and interact with clients.</li><li>
Have a logical and organized approach to project delivery and able to follow instructions and guidance by senior team members.</li><li>
Be aware of the effect of delivery time on financial performance and proactively manage time, resources and budget on a project.</li><li>
Able to identify and communicate concerns of the project/team to immediate Line Manager.</li><li>
Candidates should be able to work with minimal instructions.</li><li>
Candidates should be able to coordinate with Line management sitting in GTC Main Office as well as coordinate with Project Managers placed in ME offices.</li><li>
Able to discuss career goals and aspirations.</li><li>
Willingness to share information and knowledge with team members.</li><li>
Demonstrate initiative and basic leadership skills to give directions in a small work group.</li><li>
Showing commitments to raising design standards, improving your skills, keeping up with the latest technical and digital developments and with the field of urbanism generally.</li><li>
Ability to work and crossover into interrelated disciplines of Planning &amp; Urban Design.</li></ul></div>

Senior Urban Designer

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