Senior Urban Designer

Responsibilities

• Lead design development, design review, and supervision of professionals for urban design projects.
• Coordinate project teams and manage resources to deliver agreed deliverables.
• Guide junior urban designers and mentor new recruits, ensuring quality and knowledge sharing.
• Conduct market research, apply urban design standards, and ensure technical excellence across all deliverables.
• Structure teams with clarity on roles and responsibilities to enhance collaboration.
• Attend client meetings as technical support and build client relationships.
• Participate in bids and proposals, presenting solutions and supporting commercial aspects.

Requirements

• Post Graduate Degree in Masterplanning or Urban Design.
• Minimum 6 years of post-graduate experience.
• Strong understanding of urban systems and multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Proven ability in design documentation, report writing, and technical knowledge.
• Experience in supervising, coordinating, and mentoring teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working outside the Middle East.
• Creative skills for translating complex ideas into visual concepts and clear reports.
• Demonstrated success in leading key projects/tasks and small teams.
• Proficiency in design and geospatial tools.
• Computational design, sketching, and drawing capabilities are desirable.
• Portfolio required as attachment or link in CV.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off and paid leave
• Employee assistance program
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Flexible work options and well-being resources
• Business travel insurance
• Service recognition awards

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure leader, delivering solutions to improve communities worldwide. With over 50,000 professionals, AECOM partners with clients on high-impact projects in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings, offering award-winning training and a collaborative workplace. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm recognized for career development, cutting-edge technology, and leadership in the industry.