28 City Planning jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Job Description:

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As a highly skilled Business Planning Analyst, you will play a key role in analyzing complex data sets and developing actionable insights to inform strategic decision-making. This involves assisting in the formulation, implementation, and execution of business planning strategies for our FAB-Islamic division.

You will be responsible for managing the company's management reporting process, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in alignment with Group management reporting requirements. Additionally, you will develop user-friendly Management Information Systems (MIS) related to products, branches, and sales.

Key responsibilities include: coordinating with SALAMA and our group insurance team for customer Takaful life insurance, premium, and claims; designing and delivering ad hoc performance reporting and analytics for a range of business requirements focused on key drivers of value in the organization; and reviewing customer database from time to time and identifying cross-selling opportunities for increased profitability.

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Required Skills and Qualifications:

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• Masters qualification – Master of Business Administration (MBA) in finance
• 4+ years of relevant experience in the banking and Financial Institutions sector within a fast-paced and dynamic business environment in similar positions of progressively increasing managerial responsibilities in similar functions
• Ability to think strategically and cope with business complexity in high-stress situations
• Significant exposure to and participation in business and financial planning and decision-making
• Highly developed analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to bring together diverse data and information and form sound judgments and insights
• Highly developed understanding of commercial realities and well-developed business acumen
• Candidate should have hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and basic Power BI knowledge

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Benefits:

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This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career as a Business Planning Analyst and make a significant impact on our organization.

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Others:

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Interested candidates should possess a strong passion for business planning and analysis, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

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Job Details

Role: Financial Planning and Analysis Consultant

Employment Type: 12 months and extendable contract

Work Location: Remote

Start Date: Immediate to 30 days

Salary & Benefits: Negotiable Based on the expertise

Technology Skills Required:

• 5-6 years of experience
• Strong experience in FP&A and budgeting
• Should be a number cruncher
• Should be very proficient in advanced Excel

Location: Financial Consultant • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Urgently required: a qualified and experienced Urban Planner. The candidates shall meet the below requirements:

• Hold a master's or bachelor's degree in urban planning or architecture.
• 7 to 10 years of experience, with at least 5 years in Dubai, UAE.
• Fluent in English.
• Understanding of the requirements of the client as well as the governmental agencies in Dubai to develop plans and land use.
• Prepare plans, studies, and technical reports.
• Create and interpret maps and diagrams.
• Coordinate with the concerned authorities.
• Ability to conceptualize large-scale plans and establish required milestones to complete projects.
• Experience utilizing geographic information systems (GIS) software.
• Experience working with various database software programs, including Microsoft Suite.

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Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Urban Planner with 10+ years of experience and a Master’s degree in Urban Planning or a related field to join our team. The successful candidate will lead urban development projects, analyze land use, and create innovative plans that align with sustainability and community growth.

Responsibilities:

• Develop urban plans for residential, commercial, and public spaces.
• Conduct land use and environmental impact analyses.
• Create zoning regulations and review development proposals.
• Design and optimize transportation and infrastructure layouts.
• Use GIS and planning tools to prepare maps and reports.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and conduct community consultations.
• Monitor urban projects to ensure compliance with plans and policies.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in urban planning, with a strong portfolio of completed projects.
• Valid professional licenses, such as DM Unlimited License or equivalent in urban planning/engineering.
• Certifications in sustainability or urban development (e.g., LEED, PMP) are preferred.
• Proficiency in GIS, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and urban planning software.
• Comprehensive knowledge of zoning laws, building codes, and environmental regulations.
• Excellent communication, project management, and analytical skills.

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The Professional is responsible for developing designs through various project stages undertaking coordination and carrying out design documentation while working as part of the project team. Perform specific and limited portions of a broader assignment as an experienced urban planner. Guides Graduate professionals provides design guidance where necessary and works on detailed or routine project delivery assignments involving graphical representations of ideas basic report writing and data set calculations. The Urban Planner focuses effort and time on implementing strategies and adopting policies standards and methodologies to meet customer and business needs.

Technical Excellence:

• Drive market and desktop research objectives and topics according to project briefs and office thought leadership topics. Streamline relevant research information and outputs for senior staff review. Able to steer online research promptly and more effectively.
• Read qualify quantify and graphically represent urban planning standards applicable to projects and apply the same to design tasks. Determine the correct source of planning and urban planning regulatory guidelines per region or authority and present key findings to senior urban planners and peers.
• Fully develops the design content by applying design and technical knowledge to ensure the production of high-quality outputs by following project timelines.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary reviews of project deliverables and works on detailed or routine assignments involving calculations sketching diagrams dataset development drawing and reports. Identifies discrepancies in results and proposes an approach to solving new problems encountered.
• Performs work under the agreed-upon budget and schedule with moderate supervision. Coordinates with other disciplines or business lines as applicable to ensure the continuity of the design process.
• Understand the impact of integrating the work of other internal disciplines or external consultants/stakeholders in the design sequence as well as the output of the deliverables.
• Adequately represent site reviews opportunities and constraints for project and client discussions. Question thoughts and validate design ideas after thoroughly reading the site's characteristics.
• Present a good understanding of urban planning principles considering urban scale and hierarchy.
• Propose relevant and applicable urban planning typologies for further review and discussions with senior planners.
• Identify international and local benchmarks and precedents for further studies and steer the review effectively as per project requirements.
• Requires the ability to structure urban planning deliverables and reports according to the scope of services and the applicable planning authorities' requirements.
• Can demonstrate good descriptive writing of urban planning principles and urban planning guidelines.
• Think in a 3-dimensional manner and be able to represent ideas verbally and graphically.
• Acquire definitions of urban planning attributes used across urban planning projects.
• Translate and represent innovative design solutions through digital tools and personal skills.
• Identify new potential areas of innovation and improvement from which the urban planning team can benefit.
• Actively participates in internal workshops and can put together summary outcome reports for internal and external distributions.

Team Contribution:

• Advocate for quality procedures applicable to the urban planning technical practice group and continuously apply thorough self-checks and reviews of deliverables before they are shared.
• Report on safety issues observed in and outside the office during duty including near misses.
• Understand safety in design standards and procedures and be able to report on safety inside and outside the work environment and in the design process to senior staff.
• Contribute to and participate in one of the UP steering committees that promote integration knowledge sharing digital integration or diversity and inclusion.
• Observe and identify projects and staff collaboration matters and provide an impact assessment to senior staff for mitigations and management.
• Enhance teamwork across the various offices and ensure experience and knowledge sharing between urban planners.
• Ensure all graduate urban planners and other new urban planning recruits receive the required support needed to meet the expectations of the assigned tasks and integrate well with the other team members.

Client Relationship Management:

• Begins to participate in client meetings to discuss project requirements explain/defend work and brief the team on requirements and outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years post-undergraduate experience
• Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline field. Master's degree preferred. Working towards professional membership in Urban Design or Architecture e.g. RIBA or equivalent in the relevant discipline degree.

Additional Information:

About AECOM:

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options wellbeing resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at .

What makes AECOM a great place to work:

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects both in your local community and on a global scale that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and community where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work:

No

Employment Type:

Contract

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**Company Description**
**Work with Us. Change the World.**
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
**Job Description**
AECOM are looking for a dynamic Urban Planner who will be responsible for developing designs through various project stages, undertaking coordination, and carrying out design documentation while working as part of the project team. Perform specific and limited portions of a broader assignment as an experienced urban planner. Guides Graduate professionals, provides design guidance where necessary and works on detailed or routine project delivery assignments involving graphical representations of ideas, basic report writing, and data set calculations. The Urban Planner focuses effort and time on implementing strategies and adopting policies, standards, and methodologies to meet customer and business needs.
**Technical Excellence:**
+ Drive market and desktop research objectives and topics according to project briefs and office thought leadership topics. Streamline relevant research information and outputs for senior staff review. Able to steer online research promptly and more effectively.
+ Read, qualify, quantify, and graphically represent urban planning standards applicable to projects and apply the same to design tasks. Determine the correct source of planning and urban planning regulatory guidelines per region or authority and present key findings to senior urban planners and peers.
+ Fully develops the design content by applying design and technical knowledge to ensure the production of high-quality outputs by following project timelines.
+ Participates in the interdisciplinary reviews of project deliverables and works on detailed or routine assignments involving calculations, sketching, diagrams, dataset development, drawing and reports. Identifies discrepancies in results and proposes an approach to solving new problems encountered.
**Team Contribution**
+ Advocate for quality procedures applicable to the urban planning technical practice group and continuously apply thorough self-checks and reviews of deliverables before they are shared.
+ Report on safety issues observed in and outside the office during duty, including near misses.
+ Understand safety in design standards and procedures and be able to report on safety inside and outside the work environment and in the design process to senior staff.
+ Contribute to and participate in one of the U+P steering committees that promote integration, knowledge sharing, digital integration, or diversity and inclusion.
**Client Relationship Management:**
+ Begins to participate in client meetings to discuss project requirements, explain/defend work, and brief the team on requirements and outcomes.
**Qualifications**
+ Minimum 2 years post-undergraduate experience
+ Bachelors degree in the relevant discipline field. Masters degree preferred. Working towards professional membership in Urban Design or Architecture e.g. RIBA or equivalent in the relevant discipline degree.
**Additional Information**
**About AECOM**
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
**What makes AECOM a great place to work**
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**ReqID:** J10121964
**Business Line:** U&P
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** ME and Africa
**Career Area:** Design
**Work Location Model:** On-Site
**Legal Entity:** AECOM MIDDLE EAST LIMITED DUBAI BRANCH

Join AECOM's 2026 Graduate Program

Are you a passionate graduate with a keen interest in urban planning and sustainable development? AECOM invites you to apply for the role of Graduate Urban Planner within our innovative Urbanism Planning team. This opportunity is part of our Graduate Program, offering you the chance to collaborate with experienced planners on transformative urban projects.

About the Role: As a Graduate Urban Planner at AECOM, you will be at the forefront of shaping vibrant and sustainable cities. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting planning concepts and operations, completing basic applications under the guidance of senior planners.
• Contributing to research-based tasks, ensuring the quality of output aligns with local office standards.
• Developing an understanding of client and authority Planning Portals and Policy systems.
• Assisting in report production and project management tasks, including preparation of Project Management Plans (PMPs) and drafting Meeting Minutes (MoMs).
• Analyzing project briefs and sites, collaborating with peers to develop comprehensive site reviews and recommendations.
• Conducting planning history research and site visits, describing key constraints and opportunities under the supervision of senior planners.
• Collecting, comprehending, and representing Zoning Regulations, local regulatory frameworks, and urban design guidelines in the operating regions.
• Contributing to maintaining an updated planning library with relevant standards, regulations, and guidelines.
• Contributing to the planning benchmarks library by bringing in the latest trends and innovative ideas in systems, processes, governance, policy, and strategies.

What We're Looking For: We are seeking enthusiastic graduates who are:

• Passionate about urban planning and creating livable, resilient communities.
• Interested in sustainable development and innovative urban design solutions.
• Possess strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicators and team players who thrive in collaborative environments.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Urban Planning from an accredited University.
• Candidates must be recent 2024 or 2025 graduates (no later than September 2025) to be eligible for AECOM's Graduate Program.
• Successful applicants must have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.3 or 2:1 (or equivalent) and above.
• If you hold a Master's degree, it must have started within 12 months of finishing your Bachelor's to meet the program's continuous education requirement.
• Candidates with more than 1 year of postgraduate work experience are not eligible for the program and are encouraged to apply for our professional-level roles instead.

Additional Information:

Recruitment Timeline

Here's what you can expect throughout the application journey:

• Applications Open: April 23, 2025
• Applications Close: May 23, 2025
• Screening & Interviews: May - June 2025 (includes CV review, phone screening, and technical interviews)
• Mobilization & Visa Processing: July - August 2025
• Start Date: September 2025 (Earlier start requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis).
• Program Orientation: October 2025. Our full graduate cohort from across the Middle East will come together for a dedicated induction, networking, and teambuilding experience.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, wellbeing resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. Our teams partner with public and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory, planning, design, and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at (website).

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects both in your local community and on a global scale that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration, and community where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work:

No

Employment Type:

Contract

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Make Amazing Happen!
Are you a finalyear Urban Planning student looking to gain realworld experience while finishing your degree AECOMs Undergraduate Program offers UAE Nationals the chance to work alongside some of the best minds in the industry and contribute to projects that shape cities and communities.

What Youll Do:
As an Undergraduate Urban Planner youll support the team on real projects while learning key planning skills. Your tasks may include:

• Gaining experience with research and report writing in Urban Planning
• Supporting project managers with meeting notes presentations and planning documents
• Conducting site visits and helping assess development opportunities
• Learning local planning regulations and zoning codes
• Helping maintain internal planning resources and reference libraries
• Contributing ideas on urban planning trends and best practices

What We Offer

• Career Progression: Highperforming individuals will be considered for a fulltime Graduate position upon completing their degree and offered a spot in our program.
• RealWorld Experience Work on impactful projects that shape urban environments and communities.
• Professional Development Receive mentorship and handson training from industryleading professionals.
• Flexible Work Arrangements 18 hours over 3 days with a schedule that fits your classes. Hours can be reduced if needed based on your timetable.
• Summer Internship If your university requires a fulltime internship well provide fulltime hours during the summer. Once your classes resume your schedule will shift back to parttime while your salary remains unchanged.

Qualifications :

• Education:Bachelors degree in Urban Planning.
• Expected Graduation: 2026 (finalyear students).
• GPA:Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 2.8 (or equivalent) to be considered.
• Start Date:May 2025.
• Duration: 12 months from start date.
• Eligibility: As part of AECOMs commitment to Emiratisation and in compliance with UAE labor law only UAE Nationals with a family book will be considered for this role.

Additional Information :

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work optionswellbeing resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public and privatesector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at .

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects both in your local community and on a global scale that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cuttingedge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our awardwinning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and community where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract

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AECOM are seeking a Senior Urban Planner who would be responsible for design development design review supervision of other professionals coordination design documentation and report writing. The Senior Urban Planner guides junior professionals and independently performs all the tasks necessary to complete design works contributing to strategy and innovation discussions regarding delivery methodologies including solutions for complex challenging customer/market needs. Contributes to developing project outcomes and coordinating the team to effectively manage the resourcing and delivery of our deliverables as agreed with the Director and clients.

Technical Excellence:

• 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 planning standards applicable to projects and apply the same to design tasks. Determine the correct source of planning and urban planning regulatory guidelines per region or authority and present key findings to senior urban planners and peers.
• Fully develops the design content by applying design and technical knowledge to ensure the production of highquality outputs by following project timelines.

Team Contribution

• Structure teams for urban planning projects with a clear understanding of project roles and responsibilities.
• Communicate with peers and ensure knowledge sharing occurs across the various studios and teams around lessons learnt.
• Orient integrate guide and mentor new urban planning recruits and provide them with access to relevant sample material and projects.
• Advocate for quality procedures applicable to the urban planning technical practice group and continuously apply thorough selfchecks and reviews of deliverables before they are shared.

Client Relationship Management:

• Begins to build and maintain client relationships.
• Attend client meetings as technical support to gather information discuss project requirements explain/ defend work etc.
• Participates in the development and preparation of bids and proposalsthe ability to present solutions to clients professionally and technically competently.
• Understand bid requirements and can support putting together bids technical approach and methodologies while supporting delivery structure coordinating input and implementing commercial aspects of bids.

Qualifications :

• Minimum 6 years postundergraduate experience
• Post Graduate Degree in Spatial Economic Policy Planning
• Bachelors degree in the relevant discipline field. Masters degree preferred. Working towards professional membership in Urban Design or Architecture e.g. RIBA or equivalent in the relevant discipline degree.

Additional Information :

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work optionswellbeing resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public and privatesector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at .

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects both in your local community and on a global scale that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cuttingedge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our awardwinning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and community where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime

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