Principal Urban Planner

We are seeking an experienced Principal Urban Planner to lead the planning design and delivery of complex urban development projects across Dubai and the wider UAE region. The role involves providing strategic planning expertise managing multidisciplinary teams engaging with government authorities and stakeholders and ensuring projects align with local planning regulations sustainability objectives and long-term urban development strategies. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in shaping master plans urban policies and transformative developments that enhance the built environment and support sustainable growth.

• Lead the preparation and delivery of master plans regional plans strategic development frameworks and urban design strategies.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams of planners urban designers architects engineers and specialist consultants.
• Provide technical leadership and quality assurance throughout all project phases.
• Develop innovative planning solutions that balance economic environmental and social objectives.
• Liaise with government authorities regulatory agencies developers and key stakeholders.
• Oversee land use planning zoning assessments transportation integration and infrastructure coordination.
• Prepare and review planning reports feasibility studies planning submissions and policy documents.
• Lead stakeholder consultations workshops and public engagement activities.
• Monitor project schedules budgets resources and deliverables to ensure successful project execution.
• Support business development activities including client engagement proposal preparation and project presentations.
• Mentor and develop junior planners and project team members.
• Ensure compliance with local planning regulations municipal requirements and international best practices.
• Promote sustainability resilience smart city initiatives and transit-oriented development principles in planning solutions.

• Bachelors degree in Urban Planning Regional Planning Urban Design Architecture or a related discipline.
• Masters degree in Urban Planning Urban Design or a relevant field is preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in urban planning and master planning.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale urban development mixed-use infrastructure and master planning projects.
• Strong knowledge of UAE planning frameworks development regulations and approval processes.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with public and private stakeholders.
• Excellent understanding of land use planning urban policy development sustainability and smart city principles.
• Strong report writing presentation and communication skills.
• Experience in client management and business development activities.
• Proficiency in GIS planning analysis tools and industry-standard software.
• Professional membership with recognized planning institutions such as RTPI APA PIA or equivalent is desirable.
• Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced consultancy environment.

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This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance legal matters familycare personal health fitness and nutrition.

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