Urban Planning Leader

5 days ago


Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia WSP Global Inc. Full time
About the Role
WSP Global Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Urban Planning Leader to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. As a key member of our Development, Planning and Urban Design (DPUD) team, you will provide technical and professional leadership in the execution of urban planning projects across the GCC and the wider region.

As an Urban Planning Leader, you will be responsible for providing strategic planning studies, regional and city plans, master planning, and urban design projects in the wider Middle East region. You will also play a key client-facing role for WSP's DPUD team, working closely with the Head of DPUD and leadership team to support business development activities and help develop a pipeline of work that will support the growth of the in-country and broader DPUD team.

Your primary responsibilities will include participating in the production of high-quality urban planning, design, and master planning project submissions in KSA and the wider Middle East region. You will coordinate with and supervise project teams of Urban Planners, Urban Designers, Graphic Designers, GIS specialists, and multiple other technical disciplines on a day-to-day basis to achieve excellent design quality and documentation, and match or better WSP's QA standards. Additionally, you will report to the Head of DPUD and KSA Lead DPUD on a regular basis regarding progress, design, quality, resources, changes, site issues, planning issues, etc.

We are looking for a candidate with a degree or postgraduate qualification in urban planning and a minimum of 15 years' post-qualification experience in urban and regional planning and master planning projects with a focus on large-scale strategic planning studies. Strong English language report writing and analytical skills are essential, as well as relevant experience in the GCC and an understanding of the cultural norms and requirements of the region. The ideal candidate will have strong presentation skills and the ability to clearly and articulately convey ideas, proposals, and concepts in front of large, high-profile audiences.

About WSP Global Inc.
WSP Global Inc. is a leading global engineering and professional services firm. Our team includes more than 69,000 employees working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. We are proud to offer a range of benefits that support our employees' physical and mental well-being, including first-class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

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