Our client are a leading Architecture and Engineering company who have completed many building and infrastructure projects in the Middle East and Africa. They are looking for a Senior Urban Designer / Planner to join their team in the Riyadh office.

You will be responsible for:

• Working with the project manager to produce reports, drawings, presentations, and other documents to meet client deadlines as outlined by the PM
• Assist in the preparation of conceptual and schematic design plans and report as required by the PM
• Lead and manage technical projects and multi-disciplinary teams to successful conclusion/outcomes on projects
• Liaising with other disciplines professionals; architects, landscape architects, MEP and civil engineers, to ensure technical deliverability of projects
• Liaise with clients in accordance with the project requirements and as agreed by the PM

Core Competencies

• Possess excellent design, visualization and graphic skills with good excel skills to develop land use planning scenarios
• Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail, creative thinker, with problem-solving and analytical skills
• Knowledge of industry best practice is a plus. In addition to knowledge of codes, regulation and specifications
• Have excellent team working skills
• Possess effective written, verbal communication and oral presentation skills

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture or related fields
• Minimum of 15 years’ urban planning / design experience including the Middle east
• Experience in Microsoft suit, AutoCAD, sketch up, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
• USGBC - LEED accreditation is an advantageous
• Fluent in English