Job Description

AECOM UAE have an opportunity for a Senior Urban Designer to join the rapidly growing Urbanism + Planning department. This role provides the platform to contribute to strategy and innovation for products, processes, standards and methodologies, including solutions for complex, difficult customer/market needs. Contributes to the development of project outcomes and coordinate the team to effectively manage the delivery, resourcing and product as agreed with the Director and clients. Projects include master planning for regional projects including planned communities, mixed-use residential and resorts, themed entertainment and residential sub-divisions.
+ Develops design plans in response to technical problems posed by a project's scope. Develops innovative solutions to problems that effectively address the social, legal, and economic implications of the physical form.
+ Provide project or task management to develop urban design and planning concepts and translate them into clear and compelling graphic images.
+ Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard urban design techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications on projects.
+ Responsible for creating urban design projects for company clients. Ensure timely delivery of quality designs by using creativity & artistic talent, good organizational, through the application of oral, graphic and written communication skills.
+ Prepare conceptual master planning/urban design for internal valuation processes. Prepare design briefs, scope of work, RFP documents for master planning consultants.
+ Review and ensure compliance of master plans with all applicable quality norms. Work closely and effectively with the Development Department and other divisions within Design Department to ensure that developed master plans are both financially and technically feasible.
+ Manage support staff in the production of internal master plans/urban designs.
+ Promote AECOM's initiatives in sustainable development through community planning, green buildings and the public realm.
+ Onsite design modifications and implementation of additional clients' requests
+ Prepare Maps and Data Analytics for Master Plan Performance
+ Structure teams for urban design projects with clear understanding of projects roles and responsibilities.
+ Communicate with peers and ensure knowledge share is happening across the various studios and teams around lessons learnt.
+ Orient, integrate, guide and mentor new urban design recruits and provide them with access to the relevant sample material and projects.
+ Identify relevant market research objectives and topics in line with project briefs and internal thought leadership.
+ Review and derive necessary information for projects before use and discussions with clients.
+ Read, qualify, quantify and graphically represent urban design standards applicable to projects and apply the same into design tasks.
+ Determine the correct source of planning and urban design regulatory guidelines per region or authority and present to senior urban designers and peers key findings
+ Drive and conduct site opportunity and constraints studies for project and proposals to be presented to the client and internally.
+ Clearly demonstrate a knowledge of urban design principles with ability to translate vision frameworks established by senior staff into principles and objectives.
+ Manage teams to prepare urban design projects deliverables and applicable planning authorities' requirements and coordinate with various disciplines technical input and output into a project or a proposal.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum 6 years' experience required, will have proven leadership of an urban design team and experience of collaboration with clients, design and engineering disciplines on high profile international urban development projects. The candidate will deliver distinctive and unique urban design / master planning / landscaping concepts in line with AECOM's vision.
+ Expertise in Adobe Design Collection, and AutoCAD.
+ Strong portfolio of built work which demonstrates excellent technical capabilities.
+ Experience working on large-scale international projects.
+ Previous experience successfully managing small teams.
+ Excellent design, visualization, and graphic skills.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Urban Design or Urban Planning
+ Master's degree in Urban Design would be advantageous
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.