Urban/Spatial Planner

We are seeking an Urban / Spatial Planner to join our growing team at WSP , supporting the delivery of creative, sustainable, and people-focused places across the Middle East. You will contribute to major regional, city, and district-scale planning projects , responding to the region’s rapid growth, climate challenges, and unique cultural context.

This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale spatial and strategic planning commissions as part of a multidisciplinary team of planners, urban designers, engineers, and specialists. You will play a key role in the design and delivery of planning projects , managing multiple workstreams concurrently under the guidance of senior and principal planners. The position involves contributing to research, data analysis, and the preparation of high-quality reports and presentations for clients and stakeholders.

• Support the technical preparation of spatial planning inputs for large-scale and complex 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.

• Support spatial planning leads in cross disciplinary coordination to ensure comprehensive and cohesive project outcomes.

• Undertake research, data collection, and spatial analysis using a range of qualitative and quantitative techniques and software, including GIS, to inform baseline assessments, scenario testing, and spatial planning recommendations

• Assist in consultations and workshops with clients, government agencies, and community stakeholders.

• Prepare clear, concise, and visually compelling written and graphic materials for reports, presentations, and briefing documents.

• Be self-responsible for technical excellence and quality deliverables.

• Maintain a proactive and curious approach to emerging trends, tools, and best practices in urban and spatial planning, contributing to internal knowledge-sharing and team development.

• A degree in Urban Planning; a postgraduate certification is advantageous

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in urban and spatial planning, ideally within the Middle East or on large-scale planning projects.

• Strong English-language technical writing skills, with experience contributing to formal reports and client-facing documents.

• Proficiency in data analysis, including experience and expertise in data research, the use of GIS, and proficiency in MS Excel. Knowledge and proficiency in Power BI is advantageous.

• Proficiency in report and presentation software, including MS Word, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).

• Knowledge of spatial and urban planning principles, approaches and theories

• Knowledge of land use zoning, planning regulations, and development control frameworks.
• Membership of, or eligibility to join, a relevant professional body (such as RTPI, AICP, ISOCARP, or equivalent) is desirable.

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.

• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally , in 550 offices across 40 countries , we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At “WSP” we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.

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At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

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WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.

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Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.

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