principal planner

Mott MacDonald

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Location</b></div>
<div>Riyadh, Saudi Arabia</div>
</div><div><div><b>Country</b></div>
<div>Saudi Arabia</div>
</div><div><div><b>Contract type</b></div>
<div>Permanent</div>
</div><div><div><b>Work pattern</b></div>
<div>Full Time</div>
</div><div><div><b>Market</b></div>
<div>Transport</div>
</div><div><div><b>Discipline</b></div>
<div>Railways</div>
</div><div><div><b>Job ref</b></div>
<div>12571</div>
</div><div><div><b>Recruiter contact</b></div>
<div>Salem alnahdi</div></div></div><p></p><div><br>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Main Purpose of the Job:</b></p><p></p><p><br>
Mott MacDonald is currently looking for a Principal Transport Planner to lead the delivery of transportation and mobility support on masterplanning and land development projects in Saudi Arabia and the wider region.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, the below:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Lead and mentor small design teams to provide efficient and compliant deliverables with a high standard of quality.</p></li><li><p>
Lead the development of transportation strategies and studies with careful consideration of emerging trends in the transportation and mobility space.</p></li><li><p>
Monitor and control project budgets and schedules for projects; initiate necessary action to achieve agreed financial targets.</p></li><li><p>
Review client briefs (RFPs) and respond with technical, tailored proposals.</p></li><li><p>
Lead liaison with local authorities (and other key stakeholders) in pursuit of approvals and general coordination.</p></li><li><p>
Coordinate with the other masterplan disciplines to ensure coordinated and integrated solutions</p></li><li><p>
Prepare and supervise the preparation of relevant transport strategy and study documents. This will include drawings and design team support throughout the project life-cycle.</p></li><li><p>
Represent the company in technical meetings with our clients, supervise the work of more junior staff and provide technical and professional guidance to assist their development.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Candidate Specification:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Bachelors in Transportation and Civil Engineering; an MSc in Transport Planning or in Civil Engineering would be highly advantageous</p></li><li><p>
Relevant experience in the GCC region for major transport planning projects</p></li><li><p>
Demonstratable experience of leading studies / working within multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated outcomes is essential.</p></li><li><p>
Have a strong local contact base (with developers and government agencies).</p></li><li><p>
Experience in liaising with Government Authorities and Municipality Departments to obtain approvals.</p></li><li><p>
Experience in making sound judgements on complex and sensitive issues.</p></li><li><p>
Highly competent in operational and junction modelling software such as Synchro, HCS and Sidra.</p></li><li><p>
Arabic speaking is advantageous.</p></li><li><p>
Ability to work under own initiative</p></li></ul>
<p><b>Our Purpose</b><br>
At Mott MacDonald, our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do; relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients&rsquo; businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.<br>
<b>Equality, Diversity and Inclusion</b><br>
Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of our organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate, rather take positive steps towards creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.<br>
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<b>Flexible Working</b><br>
At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.<br>
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<b>We can offer:</b></p><ul><li><p>
90 calendar days&rsquo; paid maternity leave</p></li><li><p>
Competitive annual leave</p></li><li><p>
An annual professional institution subscription</p></li><li><p>
Annual company performance bonus scheme &ndash; Subject to company performance</p></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Principal Transport Planner

<div><div><p>As a Principal Urban Planner within the Development, Planning &amp; Urban Design team, you will lead the planning function for strategic spatial planning projects, ensuring coordination between disciplines and successful delivery of high-quality outcomes. The role requires strong leadership of multidisciplinary teams, strategic project oversight, client engagement, and hands-on technical excellence.</p></div></div>
<br><div><div><ul><li>Lead the technical preparation of planning inputs for large-scale strategic spatial plans, strategies, planning policies, frameworks, technical reports, land use analysis, and regulatory submissions, ensuring alignment with client objectives, regulatory frameworks, and international best practices.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Oversee scope, schedule, budget, and risk management for planning components, ensuring robust controls and successful project outcomes.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Guide multidisciplinary teams across planning, design, environment, infrastructure, and sustainability disciplines, fostering collaboration and integrated solutions
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Lead consultations with government agencies, developers, and community stakeholders, building consensus and securing approvals for complex planning proposals.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Drive high-quality graphic, written, and technical presentation outputs that communicate planning vision, evidence-based reasoning, and compelling recommendations to clients, executive audiences, and government stakeholders.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Implement rigorous QA/QC processes for planning deliverables, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and integration across all technical inputs.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Line-manage and mentor junior planners, promoting professional growth, knowledge sharing, and a collaborative team culture.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Champion a collaborative, multicultural team culture, supporting professional development, knowledge sharing, and structured team delivery.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Lead the preparation of bids, proposals, and technical submissions for major strategic planning, urban design, and multi-disciplinary projects, contributing to work-winning and business development strategies.</li></ul></div></div>
<br><div><div><div><ul><li>Degree or post graduate qualification in urban planning, or related field and preferably with a professional affiliation (or eligible for membership)
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Candidates will have minimum 12 years post qualification experience
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Demonstrable project experience in working on and delivering strategic spatial planning projects
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Experience in working within a multidisciplinary team &ndash; including external subconsultants &ndash; is essential.
</li></ul></div><div>Will be required to travel within the Middle East region to projects in a variety of geographical locations, including Saudi Arabia.<br>
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</li></ul></div><p></p><p><b>Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
 </b></p><p>Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
 </p><p><b>With us, you can. Apply today.
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Principal Urban Planner

SJ Group

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    Global consultancy with 16,500+ experts, delivering integrated design, engineering, and program management solutions across 40+ countries.
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    Lead master planning and urban design projects, ensuring creative, technical, and delivery excellence across the region.
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    Mentor and guide multidisciplinary teams, driving capability growth and elevating project outcomes.
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   About Surbana Jurong (SJ Group):
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  Surbana Jurong (SJ Group) is a global urban, infrastructure, and engineering consultancy with 16,500+ employees in 40+ countries. Our Middle East studios deliver transformative projects across landscape architecture, buildings &amp; cities, infrastructure, and environmental planning.
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  Lead the planning and urban design project delivery process, ensuring high-quality outputs, strong client engagement, and alignment with SJ standards.
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   Lead the preparation of planning and urban design deliverables and secure client approvals.
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   Guide multidisciplinary teams to produce creative, high-quality work.
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   Shape report and presentation frameworks; monitor progress and present to clients.
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   Prepare scopes for subconsultants; support evaluation, coordination, and deliverable reviews.
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   Work closely with the Project Manager to ensure smooth project progress and effective client communication.
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   Conduct training, workshops, and capacity-building sessions with client teams.
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   Assess team workload, resources, and capabilities; mentor junior staff and support skill development.
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   Support business development through proposal inputs, schedules, and resource planning.
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   Master&rsquo;s degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, or a related field.
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   Minimum 15 years of experience, including delivery of 10+ major planning or urban design projects as lead planner/designer.
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   Why Join SJ?
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  Join a global, multidisciplinary consultancy shaping sustainable, people-centric environments across 40+ countries. Work with world-class teams and lead impactful landscape design across the region.
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  All recruitment activities are managed by our Talent Acquisition team. Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.
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Principal Urban Planner / Designer

Surbana Jurong Private Limited

<div><ul><li>Global consultancy with 16,500+ experts, delivering integrated design, engineering, and program management solutions across 40+ countries.</li><li>
Lead master planning and urban design projects, ensuring creative, technical, and delivery excellence across the region.</li><li>
Mentor and guide multidisciplinary teams, driving capability growth and elevating project outcomes.</li></ul><div></div><div>
About Surbana Jurong (SJ Group):<br>
Surbana Jurong (SJ Group) is a global urban, infrastructure, and engineering consultancy with 16,500+ employees in 40+ countries. Our Middle East studios deliver transformative projects across landscape architecture, buildings &amp; cities, infrastructure, and environmental planning.</div><div></div><div>
About the Role:<br>
Lead the planning and urban design project delivery process, ensuring high-quality outputs, strong client engagement, and alignment with SJ standards.</div><div></div><div>
Key Responsibilities:</div><ul><li>
Lead the preparation of planning and urban design deliverables and secure client approvals.</li><li>
Guide multidisciplinary teams to produce creative, high-quality work.</li><li>
Shape report and presentation frameworks; monitor progress and present to clients.</li><li>
Prepare scopes for subconsultants; support evaluation, coordination, and deliverable reviews.</li><li>
Work closely with the Project Manager to ensure smooth project progress and effective client communication.</li><li>
Conduct training, workshops, and capacity-building sessions with client teams.</li><li>
Assess team workload, resources, and capabilities; mentor junior staff and support skill development.</li><li>
Support business development through proposal inputs, schedules, and resource planning.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Qualifications &amp; Experience:</div><ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, or a related field.</li><li>
Minimum 15 years of experience, including delivery of 10+ major planning or urban design projects as lead planner/designer.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Why Join SJ?<br>
Join a global, multidisciplinary consultancy shaping sustainable, people-centric environments across 40+ countries. Work with world-class teams and lead impactful landscape design across the region.</div><div></div><div>
All recruitment activities are managed by our Talent Acquisition team. Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.</div><div></div><div>
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.</div><div></div><div>
At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!</div></div>

Worley

Qualifications <ul><li>Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a relevant subject.</li><li>Computer based Project Management Planning experience (especially utilizing Primavera P3 / P6 package or equivalent).</li><li>Project / Schedule setup in P6 / Cloud Large global project with multiple interfaces & stakeholders.</li></ul><p><b>Moving forward together</b></p><p>Were committed to building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong can bring themselves and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age race creed color religion sex national origin ancestry disability status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information marital status citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.</p><p>We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So our focus is on a valuesinspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging connection and innovation.</p><p>And were not just talking about it; were doing it. Were reskilling our people leveraging transferable skills and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in todays low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.</p><p>Whatever your ambition theres a path for you here. And theres no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons explore diverse opportunities and be part of delivering sustainable change.</p><p><b>Building on our past. Ready for the future</b></p><p>Worley is a global professional services company of energy chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. Were bridging two worlds moving towards more sustainable energy sources while helping to provide the energy chemicals and resources needed now.</p><p>At Worley were building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong can be themselves and can thrive is essential to our mission of delivering sustainable change. We know that diverse and inclusive cultures are safer and more innovative. We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and diversity characteristics and warmly encourage disabled or neurodivergent candidates to apply.</p> Responsibilities <ul><li>Demonstrate a high level of skill in planning Engineering Procurement Construction and Project Management projects using computer based planning and scheduling techniques.</li><li>Focal Point for recommending training and development requirements for any subordinate planning personnel.</li><li>Demonstrate Primavera Project Planning software operating expertise .</li><li>Responsible for implementing modifications to provide a cost effective planning service within assigned budget Assurance</li><li>Responsible for working within the provisions and guidelines of the Quality Assurance system relevant to the BU etc</li><li>Demonstrate singular major project planning skills.</li><li>Proven ability to communicate effectively with others (verbally written and meetings).</li><li>Ability to apply Critical Path Method planning techniques to develop detail Engineering and Installation Project networks and schedules.</li><li>Ability to apply Earned Value Management techniques to measure / status and monitor performance.</li><li>Familiarity with the Project Management Body of Knowledge approach to Project Management techniques.</li><li>Proven ability to negotiate mediate and delegate as well as lead a team or participate as a team member.</li><li>Safety Responsible for personal safety safe working practices for the BU etc. Understand and follow OH&S procedures.</li><li>Understand and apply the HSE procedures to ensure safety of self and other workers in the workplace.</li><li>Understand and apply the procedures forming the Quality Management System.</li></ul>

Principal Project Planner Oil Gas

Majid Al Futtaim

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  Majid Al Futtaim Holding is the leading shopping mall, retail, communities, entertainment developer and operator in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia regions. With over 48,000 people, revenues of over US$ 11 Billion, and operations in 18 countries. Some of the iconic brands we carry include Mall of the Emirates, Carrefour, All Saints, Lego, City Center, Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, &amp; Vox Cinemas. We believe in making Great Moments for Everyone, Every day.
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  Planner | MAF LifeStyle | Planning &amp; Merchandising
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  The Planner supports the Senior Planner &amp; Planning Manager to effectively analyze multi-dimensional plans including sales trends, gross margin and inventory partnering with the Buying and Store teams to maximize retail profits through effective planning and trading of ranges throughout the region covered. The role controls delivery, allocation and replenishment activities in line with agreed range and allocation plans to identify and action opportunities for optimizing sales and stock holding .
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   Accountable for the right products / stock to be available in the right quantities at the right place at the right time.
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   Responsible for monitoring line and product category performance ensuring stock is kept at optimum levels by: - Store transfers - Replenishment - Sell thru by product category - Sale and mark down management
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   Plan collection&rsquo;s clearance and end of season markdown for achievement of sell through to be in line with the margin expectations of the business.
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   Create hindsight reports highlight performance against plan by producing a weekly sales, stock and intake summary (WSSI), future in-season sales, mark downs, intake and stock and communicate any risks to profit or stock targets to Senior Management
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   Track and understand customer profiles, trends and preferences to make sound product/stock decisions meeting customer expectations
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   Develop and maintain strong inter and intra departmental relationships for open and effective sharing of information and follow up actions
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   Monitor Warehouse service levels and work with Logistics to track shipments and timely delivery of stock transfers
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   Monitor Warehouse service levels and work with Logistics to track shipments and timely delivery of stock transfers
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   Requirements
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   Graduate degree in a related field preferably business or finance
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   2- 4 years in a Planner role
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   Experience in a Retail environment is mandatory
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   Excellent to Fluent English
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   What We Offer
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   At Majid Al Futtaim, we&rsquo;re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We&rsquo;re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
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   Work from any country in the world for 30 days a year.
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   Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
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   Work with over 50,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.
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Planner

Cobalt Recruitment

<p>An exciting opportunity for a Planner/Senior Planner to join a growing planning consultancy and contribute to a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects across the UK. You'll be part of a collaborative and supportive team with clear pathways for career development working on impactful projects from day one - from urban extensions to city-centre regeneration, residential, commercial and major renewables - and be a key voice in client strategy, planning submissions, and project leadership.</p> <p><strong>What you'll be doing:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Leading planning applications, appeals & local plan promotions</li> <li>Advising on major residential, mixed-use schemes and brownfield urban schemes</li> <li>Building trusted client relationships</li> <li>Bringing fresh ideas to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team</li> </ul> <p><strong>What we're looking for:</strong></p> <ul> <li>3+ years' planning experience, ideally MRTPI</li> <li>Strong planning knowledge and a knack for strategy</li> <li>Confident communicator with a proactive, ambitious mindset</li> <li>Passion for shaping sustainable places</li> </ul> <p><strong>What's in it for you: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Salary: £30k - 45k based on experience</li> <li>Real progression to Associate and beyond</li> <li>Flexible, supportive team with autonomy from day one</li> <li>A clear role in shaping the future of the Manchester aoffice</li> </ul> <p>Ready to take your planning career to the next level? Let's talk.</p> <p>When applying to any role through Cobalt, your CV will never be shared with a client without your prior consent. Apply in confidence below or get in touch with me for a confidential discussion about the position via or .</p>

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