Job Description

Requisition Number 272915BR

Job Summary

Job SummaryThe Senior Environmental Planner contributes to the conception of creative, contextually responsive and sustainable urban planning strategies and solutions, working within the studio team to provide technical support on allocated city scale strategic planning, spatial planning, master planning and urban design projects from environmental planning perspective. The Senior Environmental Planner will be required to coordinate environmental permitting processes, establish environmental baseline conditions and adopt a sustainability design philosophy and approach in line with current local sustainability initiatives and international best practice standards, while considering client requirements and expectations. The Senior Environmental Planner will contribute technical expertise on planning and design projects by providing social, environmental and economically viable sustainability strategies and solutions. The Senior Environmental Planner will work with colleagues within Urbanism + Planning including planners, urban designers, architects, economists, environmental planners, landscape architects, graphic designers and other disciplines, to deliver integrated services on a range of projects. The role includes the application of analytical skills in environmental planning, environmental impact and mitigation measures identification, sustainability strategy development as an integral part of spatial planning, strategic planning and master planning and public realm design projects. Experience and/or qualifications in environmental planning, ecology, ecological mapping, sustainable development, climate change mitigation and adaptation, resilience and low carbon design solutions are highly preferred.

Job Duties Provide support in terms of technical environmental and sustainability expertise including sustainable land-use planning, sustainable urban and infrastructure design Support Environment & Sustainability Lead in sustainability and environmental elements of projects and bids with the broader Urbanism + Planning team. Develop existing environmental conditions / environmental baselining and environmental opportunities and constraints sections of the planning and design project reports. Develop sustainability vision, objectives, framework and strategies and sustainability key performance indicators for planning and design projects, produce plot and community level sustainable design development guidelines, sustainability certification strategies and outline sustainability implementation plans. Prepare presentations for ultimate delivery to clients, stakeholders and government (approving agencies) to advance understanding of environmental and sustainability aspects of projects, approvals for: development, master plans, development guidelines and policies. Provide environmental and sustainability input into urban design, spatial planning, statutory planning, stakeholder liaison, preparation of reports and presentations. This will include the co-ordination and management of environmental planning and sustainable design meetings, workshops and presentations with authorities, clients and staff as appropriate. Generate written and illustrative environmental and sustainable planning principles, concepts, strategies, controls and guidelines in line with local and international regulations and standards. Liaise with local government and regulatory planning and environmental authorities such as DMT Estidama, EAD, Mostadam, NCECC, USGBC etc. to support environmental permit and sustainability certification approvals for master planning projects. Specific Skills Required: Very good understanding of local environmental planning and permitting regulatory requirements and the green community certification rating systems. Experience working on a range of urban planning projects. Experience on planning, development and design projects at different scales. Ability to work on multi-disciplinary projects to successful delivery of outcomes within budget and programme. Understanding of environmental and sustainability requirements in different scales and stages of urban planning, urban design and landscape design projects. Skills in Adobe Suite InDesign, ArcGIS, MS Powerpoint and llustrator and other packages will be advantageous.

Business Line U&P

Minimum Requirements

5-10 years' experience in Planning and/or Environmental Planning and Sustainability; applicants would ideally have a mixture of private sector and some government experience Estidama PQP, LEED AP, CEEQUAL or BREEAM Assessor or Mostadam AP is preferable.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in environmental planning or equivalent is essential. Master's level degree or at least 3 years of relevant work experience in sustainability in urban planning and urban design projects is essential.

What We Offer We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let's get started. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

Job Category Engineering - Environmental

Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)

Additional Locations AE - Dubai, UAE - UBora Tower

Position Status Full Time