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As a Senior Consultant in Development Planning & Urban Design, you will play a key role in preparing and supporting a variety of planning projects, including general plans, master plans, specific plans, community plans, zoning updates, housing elements, grant applications, and corridor plans. You will oversee the development of high-quality documents, engagement materials, and exhibit boards, ensuring they are user-friendly and meet the needs of various stakeholders.
+ Prepares materials in support of general plans, master plans, specific plans, community plans, zoning updates, housing elements, grant applications, corridor plans, and other regulatory and policy planning projects
+ Oversees the development of high-quality, user-friendly documents, exhibit boards, and engagement materials
+ Performs demographic, economic, environmental, and other planning research, including spatial research using GIS, and coordinates interdisciplinary work that supports informed decision making
+ Works efficiently multiple projects at a time and prioritizes multiple tasks needed to meet deadlines
+ Provides support, as needed, to our broader planning, design, economics, and outreach team to ensure smooth execution of projects and continuity of excellent client relationships
+ Interprets and applies applicable government policies, codes, ordinances, and regulations
+ Writes and presents formal and technical reports, working papers, and correspondence.
+ Bachelor's degree in urban design/ civil engineering or related Degree program with experience in major infrastructure projects or programs
+ Postgraduate qualifications in relevant fields will be an added advantage
+ Professional registration with the appropriate institution preferred
+ Previous experience dealing with private/public sector clients and providing technical advisory on urban Design and infrastructure industry projects
+ Previous GCC experience, KSA experience preferred
+ Consultancy experience with practical knowledge and experience of current industry standards
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Senior Consultant -Development, Planning and Urban Design Job Description

As a Senior Consultant in Development Planning & Urban Design, you will play a key role in preparing and supporting a variety of planning projects, including general plans, master plans, specific plans, community plans, zoning updates, housing elements, grant applications, and corridor plans. You will oversee the development of high-quality documents, engagement materials, and exhibit boards, ensuring they are user-friendly and meet the needs of various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepares materials in support of general plans, master plans, specific plans, community plans, zoning updates, housing elements, grant applications, corridor plans, and other regulatory and policy planning projects
• Oversees the development of high-quality, user-friendly documents, exhibit boards, and engagement materials
• Performs demographic, economic, environmental, and other planning research, including spatial research using GIS, and coordinates interdisciplinary work that supports informed decision making
• Works efficiently multiple projects at a time and prioritizes multiple tasks needed to meet deadlines
• Provides support, as needed, to our broader planning, design, economics, and outreach team to ensure smooth execution of projects and continuity of excellent client relationships
• Interprets and applies applicable government policies, codes, ordinances, and regulations
• Writes and presents formal and technical reports, working papers, and correspondence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban design/ civil engineering or related Degree program with experience in major infrastructure projects or programs
• Postgraduate qualifications in relevant fields will be an added advantage
• Professional registration with the appropriate institution preferred
• Previous experience dealing with private/public sector clients and providing technical advisory on urban Design and infrastructure industry projects
• Previous GCC experience, KSA experience preferred
• Consultancy experience with practical knowledge and experience of current industry standards

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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Urban Planner Job Opening at AtkinsRéalis in Dubai

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Degree or postgraduate qualification in Urban Design, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, or related field (preferably with professional affiliation or eligibility for membership).
2. Minimum 15 years of experience in urban design, planning, and master planning.
3. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, PowerPoint, MS Word, and Excel.
4. Strong design and graphics skills, including hand and computer-generated graphics.
5. Experience in sustainability practices in the public realm (LEED or equivalent advantageous).
6. Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken).
7. Capable of managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating technical aspects.

Experience: Minimum 15 years

Salary: As per industry norms.

AtkinsRéalis is a global leader in design, engineering, and project management, with a strong presence in the Middle East. The organization is committed to sustainable development, healthy living, and building vibrant communities.

Job Description

1. Lead medium to large-scale urban planning and design projects in the Middle East and Africa.
2. Deliver high-quality urban planning, design, and master planning project submissions.
3. Develop and maintain client relationships, attend meetings, and prepare technical bids and proposals.
4. Manage multidisciplinary teams and ensure project deliverables align with design standards.
5. Contribute to sustainability initiatives and integrate them into public realm projects.
6. Travel within the Middle East region for project-related tasks.

How to Apply

Applications are made through the link below.

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Description
Amazon has an exciting Occupancy Planner (OP) opportunity available in Dubai. As a key leader within Amazon's Global Real Estate & Facilities (GREF) team, the Occupancy Planner (OP) will oversee the strategic and tactical management of space and allocations within the corporate real estate portfolio for their assigned area. The area lead collaborates closely with various stakeholders to drive successful occupancy planning initiatives and deliver data-driven recommendations for future space requirements
The OP will be expected to align real estate strategy to business needs in partnership with key GREF stakeholders and maintain a customer centric approach. The role will partner with both business leaders and employees to understand and influence space needs and requirements to inform supply and demand allocations. The role will be responsible for developing strategic recommendations on business line space allocations at a city level by leveraging Amazon's size and scale and translating business requirements into effective solutions aligned with the workplace strategy. The OP will oversee the Middle East and North Africa regions to include planning, budgeting, and activities that support corporate office locations across their assigned area.
The optimal candidate is an experienced and engaging professional who will excel within an entrepreneurial culture - providing vision, leadership, and communication - not afraid to dive deep into details and take ownership. They should also understand the nuance of being approachable, while at the same time consultative- providing direction/recommendations and fostering transparent relationships. The candidate must be able to balance frugality with creativity in offering solutions and approach problem-solving with an emphasis on root cause. An ideal candidate is able to navigate high level of ambiguity and demonstrate a bias for action, taking calculated risks in a fast-paced environment.
Key job responsibilities
- Manage and guide an OP team of vendors responsible for the tactical occupancy planning across the area, ensuring all activities align with the Amazon's goals and standards.
- Oversee the collection, verification, and analysis of headcount and space data, including current capacity and future projections, to support strategic occupancy planning and area optimization.
- Act as the primary liaison between the OP area teams, the GREF EMEA OP manager, and local business units. Ensure effective communication and collaboration to gather strategic direction and align area occupancy plans with regional requirements and local business needs.
- Develop occupancy scenarios and migration plans, evaluating multiple options to deliver data-driven recommendations that support real estate strategy and business goals.
- Project manage all occupancy planning activities, including data collection, scenario analysis, and presentation of recommendations for your assigned area to the regional OP lead; facilitate alignment calls with Workplace Strategists.
- Oversee all reporting on area-based occupancy metrics, space allocations, and other relevant data to support real estate decisions and portfolio strategy.
- Manage day-to-day operational occupancy requests and coordinate with GREF teams to ensure accurate and up-to-date space utilization data and as-built documentation for assigned area.
- Responsible for production for Geo reporting, e.g. Monthly/Quarterly Business Reviews
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Project Management, architecture, interior design or related field, or related professional experience.
- 7+ years professional experience required, a significant portion of which should demonstrate success in leading portfolio strategy and broad scale occupancy planning and move management projects.
- 5+ years in program/ project management, to include delivering cross functional projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong ability to think strategically and develop long-term occupancy plans that align with business objectives and real estate strategies.
- Expertise in analyzing complex data sets, identifying trends, and using data to inform strategic decisions and optimize space utilization.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, build strong relationships, and manage expectations effectively.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs.
- In-depth understanding of occupancy planning, space management, and corporate real estate, with experience in managing large, geographically diverse portfolios.
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