urban design lead

AECOM

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Work with Us. Change the World.</b></p><p>
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world&rsquo;s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.</p><p>
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.</p><p>
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.</p></div></div><p></p><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Job Description</b></h2></div><div><p>
AECOM are currently seeking an Urban Design Director, to join our Urbanism + Planning studio, based in Dubai.</p><p>
The Urban Design Director will provide strategic leadership for urban design and masterplanning projects, shaping high-quality, sustainable, and commercially successful urban environments. This role combines design excellence with client leadership, business development, and team mentorship, contributing to the AECOM's regional growth.</p><p>
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Lead the development of masterplans, urban strategies, frameworks, and design guidelines at city, district, and precinct scales.</li><li>
Set the urban design vision and quality standards across projects, ensuring design excellence and consistency.</li><li>
Review and approve project briefs, scopes of work, programmes, and fee proposals from a design perspective.</li><li>
Allocate resources appropriately across projects, ensuring the right skills are deployed at the right stages.</li><li>
Monitor workload, delivery performance, and design quality across designated portfolio.</li><li>
Lead the development of design concepts, spatial structures, and urban narratives for major projects.</li><li>
Provide critical design input on land use planning, massing strategies, public realm networks, and place identity.</li><li>
Contribute to regional growth strategy, identifying new opportunities in urban design, masterplanning, and advisory services.</li><li>
Lead coordination between urban design, planning, architecture, landscape, transport, and engineering disciplines.</li><li>
Ensure a consistent, high-quality client experience across all touchpoints.</li><li>
Support account management strategies and key client plans.</li><li>
Drive repeat work through strong delivery performance and value-added advisory.</li><li>
Represent AECOM in high-level client meetings, public forums, and stakeholder engagements.</li><li>
Lead client workshops, stakeholder engagement sessions, and design reviews with senior decision-makers.</li></ul></div></div><p></p><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Degree in Architecture, or a related field (Master&rsquo;s degree preferred).</li><li>
15+ years&rsquo; experience in urban design and masterplanning, with significant leadership responsibility.</li><li>
Proven track record delivering large-scale urban and mixed-use developments.</li><li>
Strong experience working with public-sector authorities, developers, and multidisciplinary teams.</li><li>
Demonstrated success in client management, business development, and work-winning.</li><li>
Excellent design communication skills</li><li>
Strong commercial awareness and strategic mindset.</li><li>
Applicants must be willing to travel frequently</li></ul></div></div><p></p><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Additional Information</b></h2></div><div></div><div><p><b>
About AECOM</b></p><p>
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&amp;D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.</p><p>
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients&rsquo; complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle &ndash; from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.</p><p><b>
What makes AECOM a great place to work</b></p><p>
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you&rsquo;ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you&rsquo;ve always envisioned. Here, you&rsquo;ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.</p><p>
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.</p></div></div></div>

Director - Urban Design

City of Charlotte, NC

<div>Date Opened: Monday, December 29, 2025 12:00 AM<br>
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Close Date: Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 AM<br>
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Department: Planning, Design &amp; Development Department<br>
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Salary: $83,208.00 - $104,010.00 Commensurate with Experience<div></div><div><br>
Welcome to the City of Charlotte</div><div></div><div>
Charlotte is America&rsquo;s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.</div><div></div><div>
Our guiding principles include:</div><ul><li><div>
Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce</div></li><li><div>
Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development</div></li><li><div>
Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services</div></li><li><div>
Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems</div></li><li><div>
Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
SUMMARY</div>
Focuses on transforming Charlotte&rsquo;s growth and transit investments into well-designed, people-centered places. Leads urban design and placemaking projects across city departments, guiding everything from early concepts to construction so public spaces, station areas, and corridors reflect strong design principles and community needs. By serving as both a project leader and in-house design consultant, the position ensures that major city initiatives create vibrant and inclusive public places.<div></div><div><br>
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</div><ul><li><div>
Lead interdepartmental projects for the Urban Design Center and other city departments, as assigned</div></li><li><div>
In partnership with other PD+D divisions, lead transit/station area planning efforts around recently funded transit projects</div></li><li><div>
Oversee urban design reviews of future transit projects/provide feedback based on sound principles of urban design</div></li><li><div>
Lead large placemaking projects/manage budgets from design through construction</div></li><li><div>
Partner with planning staff to assist with Community Area Plan implementation</div></li><li><div>
Provide urban design guidance to city Capital Projects</div></li><li><div>
Work with other Departments on major initiatives where urban design and placemaking is concerned (e.g., Corridors of Opportunity, Strategic Investment Areas, etc.)</div></li><li><div>
Assist/lead, as needed, on ad hoc planning and urban design projects (e.g. master planning, design responses and test fits, ordinance updates, etc.)</div></li><li><div>
Perform regulatory tasks as they relate to urban design and the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)</div></li><li><div>
Manage and mentor junior employees</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:</div><ul><li><div>
Urban design principles, best practices, and applicability to the built environment</div></li><li><div>
Construction management and project implementation, especially how construction methods and design interventions impact the public realm</div></li><li><div>
Leading multi-disciplinary project teams and project management</div></li><li><div>
Management and leadership of junior staff</div></li><li><div>
Experience working with design and development professionals</div></li><li><div>
Ability to effectively collaborate within internal and external organizations</div></li><li><div>
Effective communication of design principles and practices to diverse audiences and all segments of the City&rsquo;s population</div></li><li><div>
Community engagement experience and ability to build relationships with neighborhood leaders</div></li><li><div>
Work in a fast-paced environment that requires personal organization, a self-starting work ethic, and the ability to switch between tasks quickly</div></li><li><div>
Rendering and graphic production including hand sketching, master planning, computer-generated perspectives, diagrams, etc.</div></li><li><div>
Software knowledge, including Adobe Creative Cloud, ArcGIS Pro, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Microsoft 365</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Minimum Qualifications:</div><ul><li><div>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Planning, Architecture, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Political Science, Public Administration, Social Science or related degree, with a strong preference that it be supplemented by a Master&rsquo;s Degree in the above fields of study. Preference given for candidates with a design education and/or design training and experience.</div></li><li><div>
Five (5) years of progressive professional design experience (urban design, public space planning and design, placemaking, policy planning and implementation). or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.</div></li></ul><div></div><div><br>
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT</div><div>
The City&rsquo;s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.</div><div></div><div>
Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate&rsquo;s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.</div><div></div><div>
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.</div><div></div><div>
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.</div><div></div><div>
Our culture is to serve the community honorably.</div><div></div><div><br>
HOW TO APPLY</div><div>
Apply online.</div><div></div><div>
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.</div><div></div><div>
You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.</div><div></div><div>
For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email <div>Careers@ci.charlotte.nc.us</div>.</div><div></div><div>
The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the <div>Innovation &amp; Technology ADA request form</div> or call 704.336.4120.</div><div></div><div>
BENEFITS</div><div>
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.</div><div></div><div><br>
The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.</div></div>

Project Manager/Urban Designer - Urban Design Center

SJ Group

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    Join a global consultancy with 16,500+ professionals, delivering integrated planning, design, and engineering solutions across 40+ countries.
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    Lead high-impact master planning and urban design projects, shaping sustainable and future-ready cities across the GCC.
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    Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, contributing to thought leadership, talent development, and regional growth.
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  Surbana Jurong Group is a global urban, infrastructure, and engineering consultancy delivering sustainable solutions that shape cities and communities worldwide. With a strong and growing presence in the Middle East, SJ supports government entities, developers, and institutions through master planning, urban design, infrastructure, environmental planning, and program management services.
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  We are seeking a Principal Urban Planner / Urban Designer to join our Master Planning &amp; Urban Design team in Abu Dhabi. This is a senior role responsible for leading project delivery, driving design quality, and supporting strategic growth across complex planning and urban design assignments in the GCC.
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   Take full ownership of project deliverables, ensuring quality, timeliness, and successful client approvals.
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   Structure reports and presentations, monitor progress, review outputs, and present to clients and stakeholders.
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   Work closely with Project Managers to ensure smooth project delivery and maintain strong client relationships, including support for payment recovery.
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   Participate in client and stakeholder training and capacity-building activities, including on-the-job training.
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   Assess project workloads and resource availability to support effective team deployment.
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   Assess team performance and capability and provide feedback to the Sector Lead.
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   Support the Sector Lead in business development through technical proposals, delivery programmes, resource planning, and input into financial submissions.
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   Master&rsquo;s degree in Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Urban Design, or a related discipline.
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   Demonstrated experience delivering at least 10 master planning, urban design, or regional planning projects as Lead Planner or Designer.
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  All recruitment activities are managed directly by our Talent Acquisition team. Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted, and SJ Group is not responsible for any associated fees.
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Principal Urban Planner

Surbana Jurong Private Limited

<div><ul><li>Join a global consultancy with 16,500+ professionals, delivering integrated planning, design, and engineering solutions across 40+ countries.</li><li>
Lead high-impact master planning and urban design projects, shaping sustainable and future-ready cities across the UAE and GCC.</li><li>
Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, contributing to thought leadership, talent development, and regional growth.</li></ul><div></div><div>
About Surbana Jurong:<br>
Surbana Jurong Group is a global urban, infrastructure, and engineering consultancy delivering sustainable solutions that shape cities and communities worldwide. With a strong and growing presence in the Middle East, SJ supports government entities, developers, and institutions through master planning, urban design, infrastructure, environmental planning, and program management services.</div><div></div><div>
About the Role:<br>
We are seeking a Principal Urban Planner / Urban Designer to join our Master Planning &amp; Urban Design team in Abu Dhabi. This is a senior role responsible for leading project delivery, driving design quality, and supporting strategic growth across complex planning and urban design assignments in the UAE and wider GCC.</div><div></div><div>
The role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership capability, and client engagement experience within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment.</div><div></div><div>
Key Responsibilities:</div><ul><li>
Take full ownership of project deliverables, ensuring quality, timeliness, and successful client approvals.</li><li>
Lead and guide project teams to deliver creative, high-quality planning and urban design outputs aligned with SJ standards.</li><li>
Structure reports and presentations, monitor progress, review outputs, and present to clients and stakeholders.</li><li>
Work closely with Project Managers to ensure smooth project delivery and maintain strong client relationships, including support for payment recovery.</li><li>
Participate in client and stakeholder training and capacity-building activities, including on-the-job training.</li><li>
Assess project workloads and resource availability to support effective team deployment.</li><li>
Mentor planning and design team members by identifying skill gaps and supporting capability development.</li><li>
Conduct internal workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions.</li><li>
Assess team performance and capability and provide feedback to the Sector Lead.</li><li>
Support the Sector Lead in business development through technical proposals, delivery programmes, resource planning, and input into financial submissions.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Qualifications and Experience:</div><ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree in Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Urban Design, or a related discipline.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience delivering at least 10 master planning, urban design, or regional planning projects as Lead Planner or Designer.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Why Join Us?<br>
At Surbana Jurong Group, we bring together talent, teamwork, innovation, and a dynamic workplace to solve complex challenges creatively and collaboratively. Be part of a global multidisciplinary consultancy where your ideas and expertise are valued and rewarded.</div><div></div><div>
Recruitment Notice:<br>
All recruitment activities are managed directly by our Talent Acquisition team. Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted, and Surbana Jurong Group is not responsible for any associated fees.</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>

<div><ul><li>Global engineering and design consultancy with strong regional and international project exposure</li><li>
Opportunity to work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team delivering complex urban developments</li><li>
Lead design management and coordination for a large-scale urban development project based in Oman</li></ul><div></div><div>
About Surbana Jurong Group:<br>
Surbana Jurong Group is a global engineering and design consultancy delivering integrated solutions across urban development, infrastructure, transport, water, and energy sectors. Headquartered in Singapore, the Group operates across more than 40 countries with over 16,000 professionals worldwide.</div><div></div><div>
This is an Expression of Interest for a proposal-based role, and appointment is subject to project award and client approval.</div><div></div><div>
About the role:<br>
We are seeking Expressions of Interest for an experienced Design Manager to support a large-scale urban development and master planning project in Oman.</div><div>
The role will be based in Oman for an anticipated duration of approximately 12 to 15 months and will play a key role in leading multidisciplinary design delivery, client engagement, and coordination with international design partners and local sub consultants.</div><div></div><div>
This role is suited to a senior Design Manager with strong consultancy experience and the ability to manage complex, multidisciplinary design environments.</div><div></div><div>
Key responsibilities:</div><ul><li>
Lead and manage multidisciplinary design teams across master planning and infrastructure workstreams</li><li>
Act as a primary interface with the client and key stakeholders</li><li>
Coordinate with international design partners and local sub consultants</li><li>
Manage design development in line with approved briefs, scope, programme, and budget</li><li>
Lead design reviews, stage gate approvals, and technical coordination</li><li>
Ensure compliance with contractual, technical, and governance requirements</li><li>
Support procurement activities, including RFP and tender documentation</li><li>
Provide bid stage input and support transition into project delivery upon award</li></ul><div></div><div>
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Degree in architecture, engineering, planning, or a related discipline</li><li>
Extensive experience in design management within a consultancy or client-side environment</li><li>
Strong background in large-scale urban, township, or mixed-use developments</li><li>
Proven client-facing and stakeholder management capability</li><li>
Experience working across the GCC region</li><li>
Prior Oman experience is highly desirable</li><li>
Willingness to be based in Oman for the project duration</li></ul><div>
Why Join Us?<br>
At Surbana Jurong Group, we bring together talent, teamwork, innovation, and a dynamic workplace to solve complex challenges creatively and collaboratively. Be part of a global multidisciplinary consultancy where your ideas and expertise are valued and rewarded.</div><div></div><div>
All recruitment activities go through our recruitment function, and currently, this role doesn&rsquo;t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SJ Group employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.</div><div></div><div>
Recruitment disclaimer:<br>
This Expression of Interest does not guarantee an offer of employment. Appointment is subject to project award, client approval, and internal governance processes.</div><div></div><div>
**Only successful 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>

Design Manager

PwC Middle East

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  Why PwC
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 At PwC, your growth is our priority. We fuel potential through coaching, feedback, and challenging work that helps you build a career path as unique as you are. You&rsquo;re not just joining a team&mdash;you&rsquo;re becoming part of a movement that&rsquo;s shaping the future. Here, you can be yourself, work with purpose and boldness, and collaborate with talented people to deliver solutions that create real impact for clients and communities. Powered by inclusive teams, cutting-edge technology, and truly meaningful work, you&rsquo;ll find endless opportunities to grow, lead, and go further.
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 At PwC Consulting, we lead with insight and deliver with purpose. You&rsquo;ll work alongside experts across industries to design and deliver forward-looking solutions in areas such as strategy and enterprise transformation, operational excellence, digital innovation, cyber resilience, and risk management. Our reimagined operating model brings together sector-aligned, solution-led teams empowered to move fast, think boldly, and create real impact. Whether transforming finance, enabling digital change, or shaping national visions, you&rsquo;ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking community&mdash;built to grow with you and the world around us.
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 The Digital &amp; Cyber Business Unit brings together deep technology expertise and bold thinking to help organizations thrive in a connected, data-driven world. We support clients in reimagining how they operate, serve, and grow&mdash;by harnessing the power of digital products, emerging tech, cloud, data, and cyber resilience.
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 Whether shaping enterprise-wide transformation or enabling targeted innovation, we work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and trust&mdash;delivering scalable solutions that empower clients to move faster, think smarter, and lead with confidence.
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 We are seeking a Senior Asscoaite with proven expertise in Smart Cities and Digital Strategy to work on high impact, strategic client engagements across the region focusing on shaping and delivering digital frameworks, platforms and governance models that form the backbone of world-class, data-driven and sustainable smart destinations. The ideal candidate will combine a deep understanding of urban innovation, digital strategy and emerging technologies to help shape the future of leading smart destinations.
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 This role will be based in Riyadh, KSA and focus on strategic planning, digital ecosystems design and implementation oversight for smart cities and districts ensuring integration of cutting-edge technologies into cohesive, future-ready city strategies. It requires an ability to translate visionary urban aspirations into practical, data-enabled frameworks that enhance citizen experience, sustainability and economic competitiveness.
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   Experience in development of smart city technology masterplans and digital transformation strategies for city authorities, governments and developers.
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   Develop multi-year digital transformation roadmaps that define phased technology, data and organisational initiatives with clear milestones and measurable impact on city performance and citizen experience.
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   Conduct in-depth competitive benchmarking and ecosystem analyses to evaluate leading global smart city destinations, governance models, and international frameworks and translate insights into actionable best practices tailored for the regional context.
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   Define a cohesive digital vision and strategic direction for next-generation, sustainable and human-centric urban environments ensuring alignment between urban design, infrastructure, data and digital service delivery.
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   Develop city-wide digital and data frameworks/ guidelines that foster interoperability, open data exchange, platform integration and innovation across all city domains.
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   Advise clients on the design and delivery of citizen-centric, digitally-enabled services leveraging emerging technologies to improve quality of life, operational efficiency and inclusivity across sectors.
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   Define, monitor and communicate measurable outcomes and success indicators for digital programmes ensuring alignment with national strategies, KPIs and global benchmarks.
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   Lead the design of integrated smart city digital architectures encompassing smart city platforms and other related platforms ensuring scalability, interoperability and resilience across city domains.
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   Ensure robust alignment with local as well as global leading cybersecurity, data governance and privacy standards, embedding trust at the core of digital initiatives.
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   Collaborate with infrastructure, technology, and system integration partners to achieve seamless digital integration and operational interoperability across city domains.
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   Manage vendor selection and procurement strategy including preparation of procurement documents, assessing proposals, defining SLAs and establishing vendor KPIs and performance frameworks.
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   Ensure data governance, interoperability, open-data framework and privacy/compliance frameworks promoting cross-entity data sharing, transparency and compliance with local and international regulatory requirements.
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   Drive innovation and scalability by supervising pilot programs, proof-of-concepts and phased roll-outs of smart city digital services ensuring seamless transition from concept to full-scale implementation and measurable impact.
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   Leverage cutting-edge technologies such as AI, digital twins, IoT, advanced analytics and others to optimise city operations, enhance decision-making and drive data-informed governance across urban ecosystems.
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   Conceptualise and deliver high-impact innovation use cases that improve urban capabilities across multiple city domains.
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    Educational Background: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Urban Planning, Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline.
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    A postgraduate degree focused on Information systems, digital transformation, urban innovation, Smart cities or related discipline is desirable.
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    Professional certifications (preferred): PMP, Prince 2, TOGAF, ITIL or credentials in Digital Strategy, Innovation or Emerging Technologies are an advantage.
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Digital and Cyber - DSR - Digital Strategy - Senior Associate

Egis Group

<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and design-aware Bid Manager to join our team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with a focus on architecture-led pursuits. This role suits someone with a strong appreciation of building architecture, masterplan design, and experience in design competitions. You will manage and coordinate the bidding process, working closely with architects, designers, and multi-disciplinary teams to produce accurate, compliant, and compelling proposals.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities :</b></p><ul><li>Lead and manage the entire bid process across architectural and multi-disciplinary submissions</li><li>Act as the primary point of contact for MESA region for the Egis Group Architecture Line, engaging in proactive discussions to support the foresight of opportunities</li><li>Prepare and review tenders, pre-qualifications, expressions of interest, and RFPs with a focus on design-led content</li><li>Coordinate with architectural and urban design teams to position our approach and design thinking clearly</li><li>Support high-profile design competitions, ensuring submission requirements and visual presentation standards are met</li><li>Engage with masterplanning leads to align our response with broader urban design strategies</li><li>Collaborate with Business Development and Design Leaders to shape the bid narrative and technical offer</li><li>Maintain structured and organised bid files, ensuring clarity across submissions</li><li>Develop and update bid templates, CVs, project sheets, and presentation content aligned with the architectural brand</li><li>Manage relationships with internal teams and external partners including sub-consultants</li><li>Track market activity and competition relevant to architectural and masterplan opportunities</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Urban Design, or a related field; or equivalent experience in the built environment</li><li>Minimum of 3 years' experience in bid management within an architectural practice, design consultancy, or related sector</li><li>Proven track record in coordinating successful design-led bids, including for major architectural and masterplanning projects</li><li>Strong understanding of architectural design processes, procurement routes, and competition submissions</li><li>Familiarity with design stages, project typologies, and terminology specific to architecture and urban design</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with an ability to articulate design intent and technical content</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel; working knowledge of Adobe InDesign is an advantage</li><li>Strong coordination skills with the ability to manage inputs from design teams, consultants, and technical specialists</li><li>Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organisational capabilities</li><li>Comfortable working to tight deadlines and managing multiple submissions at once</li><li>Experience in international practices or with global teams is desirable</li><li>Awareness of regional business practices, particularly in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, is preferred</li></ul>

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