Job Fields and Important Details

FieldsDescription
PositionSenior Urban Designer / Planner
OrganisationWSP Middle East
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
CityDubai
No of VacanciesNA
Project NameNot specified (multiple high-profile urban design and planning projects across UAE and MENA)
Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Design, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, or related field

Professional affiliation preferred (e.g., AICP, RTPI, IFLA, ASLA)

ExperienceExperience: • 7–10 years of proven experience in urban design, planning, and master planning • International exposure and experience in the MENA region preferred • Experience leading large-scale projects and producing technical proposals Technical Skills: • Strong hand-drawing and graphic presentation skills • High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) • Competency in AutoCAD, PowerPoint, MS Office • Understanding of LEED, sustainability frameworks, or similar certifications (preferred) • Strong coordination skills with multidisciplinary teams and external consultants Soft Skills: • Excellent English communication (written + spoken) • Proactive, self-motivated, and highly organized • Capable of delivering under tight deadlines • Experience handling technical bids and project documentation • Open to travel within the GCC (especially Saudi Arabia)
SalaryAs per industry standards and experience (not disclosed)

Organisation Details

WSP is a global engineering and professional services firm with over 69,000 staff across the world. Known for its cutting-edge urban transformation, WSP Middle East works on key city-making and infrastructure projects across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and beyond.

Job Description

As a Senior Urban Designer in WSP’s Dubai office, you will:
• Lead urban design and master planning deliverables across multiple international projects
• Create high-quality graphics, reports, and client presentations
• Coordinate with internal disciplines and external subconsultants
• Contribute to project bids and fee proposals
• Travel within the Middle East region as needed
• Support sustainability-driven design in public realm, open space, and infrastructure projects
• Mentor junior team members and collaborate with multidisciplinary stakeholders

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