28 Smart City Initiatives jobs in the United Arab Emirates
Smart City Business Development Lead
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We are seeking a seasoned business development professional to spearhead our Smart City initiatives in Dubai. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for driving growth and partnerships in the region.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in business development, with a strong understanding of smart city concepts and digital solutions. Experience in managing relationships with existing and prospective clients, as well as developing strategic plans and sales proposals, is highly desirable.
- Develop and execute business development strategies to drive revenue growth in the Smart City sector.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, industry leaders, and potential partners.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities, leveraging your network and expertise to drive growth and expansion.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement smart city projects, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
If you are a motivated and results-driven professional with a passion for smart cities and business development, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Requirements:
- 8-15 years of experience in business development, preferably in the Smart City sector.
- Strong understanding of smart city concepts, digital solutions, and technology infrastructure.
- Proven track record of success in building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and project management skills.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
How to Apply:
If you are a driven and ambitious professional looking to take your career to the next level, please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!
Head of Urban Planning / Urban Planning Director
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We are pleased to present an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished professional to assume the pivotal role of Urban Planning Director with a top tier international consultancy based in Dubai, UAE. Our client, an industry leader renowned for their cutting-edge approaches to urban transformation, is seeking a seasoned visionary to spearhead strategic urban planning endeavors and orchestrate the continued advancement of the city's landscape. Position: Urban Planning Director Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Role Highlights: - Strategic Urban Vision: Cultivate and execute forward-reaching urban planning strategies that align harmoniously with Dubai's expansive growth aspirations. - Mastery of Masterplans: Synthesize intricate insights into comprehensive masterplans, seamlessly merging urban dynamics with cultural aesthetics and infrastructural prerequisites. - Policy Formulation: Forge and refine urban policies and guidelines that exemplify sustainable development principles, fostering equilibrium between progress and environmental stewardship. - Leadership Excellence: Lead a distinguished team of urban planning professionals, nurturing a collaborative culture steeped in innovation and excellence.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements: - Tenured Urban Strategist: A distinguished background exceeding 20 years in strategic urban planning, showcasing remarkable prowess in masterplan conception and policy architecture. - Strategic Innovator: A proven track record of conceiving and executing progressive urban strategies that re-determine urban landscapes with enduring impact. - Policy Aficionado: Profound comprehension of urban policies, standards, and legislations, substantiated by adept integration within overarching strategic frameworks. - Leadership Eminence: Demonstrated ability to galvanize and guide diverse teams, engendering a culture of creativity, tenacity, and tangible achievement.
About the company
The name MENASA originates from both the geographical region of Middle East, North Africa & South Asia as well as the Arabic word for platform or stage. We provide the platform for employers to approach the best global talent available. Menasa & Partners is a privately owned, fully licensed, Executive Search company head-quartered in Dubai, UAE. From our head office in Dubai we are ideally placed to assist organizations in the global search for talent. We specialize in providing companies not only with suitable individuals to work in their organizations but also offer unparalleled knowledge of the global markets. Our staff all have in depth knowledge of their vertical markets therefore offering tailored strategic advice.
Urban Planning Engineer
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المهام الوظيفية:
- تخصيص الأراضي لجميع الاستعمالات (السكنية، التجارية، الصناعية، الزراعية، المرافق العامة) حسب الأنظمة التخطيطية والمخططات المعتمدة والمحولة من إدارة الدراسات والخطة الحضرية ومتابعة تنفيذها مع الوحدات التنظيمية المعنية.
- مراجعة وتدقيق كافة المشاريع واستعمالات الاراضي المقترحة من قبل المستثمرين والاستشاريين والمالك في امارة دبي من ناحية المواقع، والمعايير الهيكلية للبناء، طبيعة النشاط، المتطلبات الأخرى ذات العلاقة للتأكد من مطابقتها لكافة القوانين التخطيطية لتصنيف الاراضي واستعمالاتها، بغرض إصدار التصاريح التخطيطية وتصاريح الإشغال المؤقت.
- إصدار شهادات عدم الممانعة لمشاريع البنية التحتية ذات العالقة بمد خطوط الخدمات لكافة مناطق إمارة دبي حسب المعايير التخطيطية، والتنسيق مع الجهات الأخرى المستخدمة لنظام شهادات عدم الممانعة.
- زيارة المواقع ذات الحالات الخاصة والتي تطلب تحضير تقرير خاصة بالرسومات التوضيحية و الصور والفوتوغرافية ذات العالقة واتخاذ الإجراءات المناسبة في حال وجود اي مخالفات.
- التنسيق والتواصل مع كافة الوحدات التنظيمية والجهات الأخرى ذات العالقة أثناء عملية اعداد التقارير بالحالات التي ستعرض على اللجان وذلك لربط الموضوع من كافة جوانبه وكذلك في حالات تخصيص استعمالات الاراضي، وعمليات التخطيط للمناطق الجديدة حسب مقتضيات وحاجة العمل.
- تقديم المساعدة اللازمة والإرشادات الفنية للمراجعين والرد على استفساراتهم المتعلقة (بتخصيص الأراضي وتوضيح القوانين والمتطلبات التخطيطية ذات العلاقة والإجابة على استفسارات اصحاب العقارات بالنسبة لكيفية استعمال اراضيهم ومتطلبات القوانين التخطيطية ذات العلاقة).
- التأكد من تنفيذ معايير ومواصفات تخصيص المرافق والخدمات العامة طبقا للأهداف والسياسات التخطيطية والتنمية الشاملة والقوانين والأنظمة واللوائح المعتمدة.
- العمل على تحديث قواعد البيانات لجميع الأراضي والمنشآت المتأثرة بشكل مستمر والمتابعة الدورية مع قسم التعويضات بالبلدية لتحديث المعلومات وكذلك الاستثناءات والتصاريح التخطيطية الصادرة للأراضي على مستوى الامارة.
Qualifications
المؤهل العلمي : بكالوريوس
التخصص : الهندسة المعمارية – الهندسة المدنية
Urban Planning Expert
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We are seeking a highly skilled Urban Planning Expert to lead our Master Planning Team. As an Associate Director, you will work on marquee urban development projects and create master plans that will change the fabric of our cities.
Key Responsibilities- Lead multidisciplinary team and provide clear instructions and guidance.
- Assign tasks to professional staff and ensure appropriate training is provided.
- Develop work programs to translate project objectives into detailed plans and manage complex tasks.
- Master's degree in Urban Planning and Urban Design or closely related field.
- Minimum 15+ years of progressive urban planning and design experience working on various projects.
- Experience with clients in the Middle East is required.
- Creative thinking and in-depth understanding of current best practices.
We offer a dynamic work environment and opportunities for growth. Our company values diversity and inclusivity, providing equal employment opportunities regardless of background or status.
What We OfferWe believe in investing in our employees' well-being and providing opportunities for career advancement. Join us in shaping the future of urban planning and design.
Urban Planning Specialist
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Our Company is seeking a highly skilled Junior Urban Designer to join our team in shaping the built environment.
Key Skills and Responsibilities:
- Urban design with an affinity for the big picture process of shaping settings for successful developments
- Innovative research to support and create thoughtful design solutions
- Predesign phase with strong understanding of organization and components of a design stage package
- Graphical software expertise to strengthen communication of design
Contribution to the Team:
- Research successful precedent sustainable urban design studies that illustrate clients design intent
- Evaluate buildings and sites, analyze effects of design on surrounding fabrics, determine location of programs, explore missing and possible building envelopes, materials, and building shape options
- Generate schemes, design options, and ideas to assist in preparation of design presentation packages using various software tools
- Present ideas and designs clearly and professionally in line with overall project goals and vision to principals
- Be an influential part in the design process
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing final deliverable documents and general input to design
- Collaborate with subconsultants, assist in coordination, and engage in iterative process to arrive at optimal solutions
- Work to development program for the project and proactively advise Senior team members of any issue affecting efficient completion of the project
- Attend meetings with outside parties under supervision of Project Leadership
- Perform documentation and presentation work including 3D modelling, illustrative plans, diagrams, spreadsheets, scale comparisons, and visualizations
Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in urban design, city planning, architecture, or landscape architecture
- 1 year professional experience
- A strong portfolio of work
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision on routine tasks but enjoy participative approach to projects and collaborate harmoniously in a team environment
- Demonstrated creative ability including urban, landscape/architectural, and graphic design
- Effective oral, written, and graphic communication skills
- Demonstrated understanding of placemaking and community design
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, schedule, and meet tight deadlines
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, MS Office; fluency in Rhino a plus
Current residency in the GCC a plus.
Urban Planning Professional
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Urban Planning Expertise
- We are seeking a seasoned Urban Planning expert to join our team.
Job Description:
- As an Urban Planner, you will be responsible for supporting the development of urban planning strategies and policies.
- Key roles and responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive urban planning solutions.
- Responsibilities also include conducting site analysis, developing conceptual designs, and creating narrative reports.
- You will work closely with clients to understand their needs and develop tailored urban planning solutions.
- Additionally, you will assist in preparing proposals, presentations, and reports for stakeholders.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other professionals to ensure seamless integration of urban planning into project design.
- Develop and maintain relationships with government agencies, community groups, and other stakeholders to advance urban planning initiatives.
- Conduct thorough research and analysis to inform urban planning decisions and recommendations.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or related field is required.
- At least 10 years of experience in urban planning, preferably with a focus on master planning and urban design.
- Professional certifications such as AICP or RTPI are highly valued.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this role.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are necessary to drive innovative urban planning solutions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in the MENA region or similar international context.
- Proficiency in software applications such as InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and MS Office.
- Knowledge of relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations.
- Ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions.
What We Offer:
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
How to Apply:
- Send your resume and cover letter to us.
Urban Planning Specialist
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We are seeking an Urban Planner to lead medium to large-scale urban planning and design projects in the Middle East and Africa. A seasoned professional is required to oversee project submissions, manage multidisciplinary teams, ensure project deliverables align with design standards, and contribute to sustainability initiatives.
- Key responsibilities include leading project submissions, managing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring project deliverables align with design standards, and contributing to sustainability initiatives.
- A strong understanding of Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, PowerPoint, MS Word, and Excel is essential for this role.
- The ideal candidate will be capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining client relationships.
The role requires extensive travel within the Middle East region for project-related tasks.
Requirements- A degree or postgraduate qualification in Urban Design, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, or a related field is required.
- At least 15 years of experience in urban design, planning, and master planning is necessary.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, PowerPoint, MS Word, and Excel is mandatory.
- Strong design and graphics skills, including hand and computer-generated graphics, are essential.
- Experience in sustainability practices in the public realm, such as LEED certification, is advantageous.
- Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken, are required.
- Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and coordinate technical aspects is crucial.
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Urban Planning Specialist
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We're seeking an Urban Solutions Expert to join our global team. As a key member of our urban planning and design practice, you will contribute to the growth and development of our business in the region.
Responsibilities include project delivery, including preparation of design concepts and development of structural plans, master plans, and downstream detail designs for large-scale developments. You will also support bidding on projects and promote the company's brand in the Middle East.
Key Responsibilities:- Act as a trusted team member and contribute to the growth of the practice through competent execution of urban planning and design tasks
- Support project bidding, including technical proposals
- Support in creating a market presence for the company in the Middle East, including preparing capability statements and company brochures
- Experience dealing with local authorities on regulatory compliance aspects
- Prepare design reports and presentations
- Support the preparation of design options and delivery of wide-ranging projects across mixed-use, commercial, residential, and industrial uses
- Thorough knowledge of report preparation, including concept and detailed master planning reports, urban design guidelines, and DCRs
- Bachelor's degree in architecture and/or urban design (Masters preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in urban development consulting or a related field
- Previous experience in a consultancy environment
- Demonstrated experience managing complex multidisciplinary projects and teams
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Demonstrable research skills and project delivery
- The ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders
- A flexible work environment
- Opportunities to think globally and work locally
Urban Planning Specialist
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We are seeking a highly skilled GIS, CAD & Graphics Specialist with expertise in urban planning submissions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical proficiency in GIS mapping, CAD drafting, and graphic visualization, along with a deep understanding of Abu Dhabi's planning authority submission requirements.
Responsibilities include preparing high-quality CAD drawings, GIS maps, and 3D visualizations for master plans, framework plans, and urban development projects. Ensuring all deliverables comply with Abu Dhabi submission standards is also a key responsibility. Additionally, the specialist will develop and maintain GIS databases for spatial analysis, land-use mapping, and infrastructure planning, as well as create concept diagrams, illustrative plans, and presentation graphics for reports and stakeholder reviews.
To be successful in this role, you will need a Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, GIS, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field, and 5+ years of experience in CAD drafting, GIS mapping, and graphic design for urban planning projects in the UAE (preferably Abu Dhabi). Advanced skills in CAD Software, GIS Software, and Graphics & Visualization are also essential. Strong knowledge of Abu Dhabi's planning submission standards and the ability to work under tight deadlines are also required.
If you are a motivated and detail-oriented professional with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply for this challenging opportunity.
Required Skills and Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, GIS, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in CAD drafting, GIS mapping, and graphic design for urban planning projects in the UAE (preferably Abu Dhabi)
• Advanced skills in CAD Software, GIS Software, and Graphics & Visualization
• Strong knowledge of Abu Dhabi's planning submission standards
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects
Urban Planning Engineer
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Ras Al-Khaimah, Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Urban Planning Engineer Job Description:Key roles and responsibilities:
- Provide support and participate in liaison with government authorities regarding development objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Work from concept design through detailed design, producing CAD drawings, graphic presentations, and design narratives within budget and schedule.
- Collaborate with Master Planners and the design team to develop master plans, urban planning, and landscaping solutions for various projects.
- Communicate and interact with clients and consultants during the design phase and presentations.
- Address problems related to urban design and planning of large projects.
- Assist in developing urban design and planning concepts, including site planning, landscape planning, transportation, and infrastructure systems.
- Prepare comprehensive design documents for major projects and coordinate work with the project team.
- Contribute to portions of master plan and site plan development, managing assigned tasks.
- Resolve complex urban design and planning issues for large projects.
- Develop urban design concepts that incorporate site planning, landscape, transportation, and infrastructure systems.
- Establish weekly meetings to review project status and plan actions.
- Perform additional responsibilities as appropriate for the role.
- Create narratives on land use, context, concepts, and detailed maps, including SWOT analysis.
- Work collaboratively within teams to meet client deadlines.
- Manage and lead smaller projects independently, including client meetings and report ownership.
- Coordinate team efforts to prepare project deliverables and meet planning authority requirements.
- Drive innovative project delivery approaches, such as improved site analysis and due diligence assessments.
- Review datasets, correlate population projections with market demands, and prepare methodologies for proposals.
- Lead specialty topics in urban planning, e.g., wellness planning or placemaking.
- Stay updated with industry trends, tools, and methods.
Candidate requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning and Design, Urban Policy, Sustainable Development, or equivalent.
- 10+ years of relevant urban or master planning experience.
- Professional memberships such as RTPI, AICP, PIA, CIP, SIP, or equivalent are preferred.
- Experience in city visioning, theming, benchmarking, and policy development is advantageous.
- Experience in planning within the MENA region, especially GCC, is desirable.
- Proficiency in data collection, research, and qualitative analysis.
- Understanding of various planning scales, standards, and governance.
- Ability to conduct baseline assessments, develop criteria, and plan implementation phases.
- Knowledge of planning/environmental policies and ability to advise clients.
- Software skills include InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong attention to detail, organized, and forward-thinking.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build professional relationships.