Senior Urban Planner
We are seeking a Senior Urban Planner to join our dynamic team in Amman. As a key member of our urban development department, you will be deeply involved in the design and coordination of masterplans at multiple scales, through innovative and sustainable urban planning initiatives.
- Lead and manage complex Master Planning projects from conception to implementation.
- Develop comprehensive land use plans, zoning regulations, spatial frameworks, and urban design guidelines. Defining block structure, street hierarchy, and public realm concepts.
- Define development parameters (FAR, densities, plot ratios, heigh controls setbacks) and oversee preparation of DCRs and planning documentation.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of demographic, economic, and environmental data to inform planning decisions.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (architecture, infrastructure, landscape, mobility, environment, utilities) to ensure integrated masterplan delivery.
- Prepare and present strategic reports, planning justifications, and technical submissions to clients and government authorities.
- Integrate sustainability, resilience, microclimate responsiveness, and smart city strategies into urban development frameworks.
- Mentor junior planners and contribute to the overall growth of the planning team.
- Stay current with emerging trends and best practices in urban planning and sustainable development.
Qualifications
- Bachelor and Master's degree in Urban Planning, or a closely related field
- Professional certification is preferred
- Minimum 10 years of experience in urban planning, with a focus on large-scale urban development projects.
- Having mixed skills (Planning, Urban, Architecture, Landscape) is highly appreciated.
- Proven experience leading planning stages such as CMP, DMP, SMP, or equivalent Master Planning phases.
- Strong design skills in large-scale Master Planning, with the ability to translate vision into structured, buildable masterplans and design guidelines
- Proficiency in CAD and Adobe applications is required, while experience or familiarity with Revit and GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) will be considered an advantage.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent data analysis and visualization capabilities
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English; Spanish language proficiency is highly desirable
- In-depth knowledge of Saudi Arabia’s urban planning regulations and policies will be considered an advantage.
- Demonstrated experience in sustainable urban design and smart city concepts.
- Experience with urban microsimulation tools as an advantage.
- Proven track record of successful collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to think strategically and develop visionary urban planning solutions.