Senior Master Planner

Company Description

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development.

Our 22,000 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis’ long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.

Job Description

We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Master Planner to join our design team. The successful candidate will have strong experience in master planning and urban design, with a proven track record of delivering projects across the Middle East.

The role involves developing masterplans from concept through detailed design, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, supporting authority approvals, and engaging with clients and stakeholders

 

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and coordinate large-scale masterplans and urban design projects.

2. Prepare land use plans, development strategies, zoning plans, density studies, and phasing plans.

3. Work on residential, mixed-use, hospitality,  and destination developments.

4. Coordinate with architecture, landscape, infrastructure, transport, and utility teams.

5. Support authority submissions and address planning and regulatory requirements.

6. Review development yields, plot layouts, road networks, access, parking, and mobility strategies.

7. Prepare and present design concepts to clients and stakeholders.

8. Review consultant deliverables and ensure quality standards are maintained.

9. Mentor junior team members and support project delivery.

10. Contribute to design guidelines, planning controls, and development

Qualifications

• Requirements

  1. Degree in Architecture and Urban Planning/Urban Design

  2. Minimum 5 years' experience in master planning or urban design.

  3. Strong experience on Middle East projects, preferably in UAE and/or Saudi Arabia.

  4. Experience working within a multidisciplinary consultancy or developer environment.

  5. Good understanding of planning regulations, authority requirements, and development processes.

  6. Ability to coordinate infrastructure, mobility, landscape, and utility requirements within a masterplan.

  7. Strong communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.

  8. Ability to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively within project teams.

   

  Software Skills

  1. AutoCAD

  2. Adobe Photoshop

  3. Adobe InDesign

  4. SketchUp

  5. Microsoft PowerPoint

  Preferred

  1. ArcGIS / GIS

  2. Rhino / Grasshopper

  3. Revit

   

  Key Competencies

  1. Strong master planning and urban design skills

  2. Multidisciplinary coordination

  3. Design review and quality control

  4. Technical documentation and reporting

  5. Client and stakeholder management

  6. Problem-solving and analytical thinking

  7. Leadership and mentoring skills

  8. Excellent written and verbal communication

  9. Preferred Project Experience

  Experience in one or more of the following:

  1. Residential communities

  2. Mixed-use developments

  3. Golf communities

  4. Hospitality and resort projects

  5. Waterfront developments

  6. Destination and tourism projects

  7. High-density urban developments

  8. UAE authority submission projects