Urban Planner & Policy Advisor

Job Description: Urban Planner & Policy Advisor (PMC Level)

We are seeking an experienced Urban Planner & Policy Advisor to join our Program Management Consultancy (PMC) this role you will be responsible for leading urban planning master planning and policy advisory services for large-scale and city-wide developments. You will play a pivotal role in establishing development guidelines ensuring regulatory compliance driving sustainability and smart city initiatives and liaising with government authorities and key stakeholders.

• Urban & Master Planning Lead: Direct and review complex urban design zoning frameworks and master plans for large-scale and city-wide projects.
  

• Policy Advisory & Guidelines: Formulate review and implement urban development policies zoning regulations building codes and development guidelines tailored to project requirements.
  

• Smart Cities & Sustainability Integration: Incorporate sustainable urban practices smart city technologies and green infrastructure standards into overall planning and advisory outputs.
  

• Stakeholder & Authority Coordination: Act as the primary liaison between key stakeholders municipal authorities regulatory bodies and internal project management teams to secure approvals and align strategies.
  

• Consultancy & PMC Management: Provide strategic oversight of external consultants and sub-consultants ensuring all deliverables meet high quality standards and technical specifications.
  

• Risk & Policy Review: Identify planning risks land-use conflicts and regulatory roadblocks early in the development lifecycle proposing effective policy solutions.
  

• Bachelors Degree in Urban Planning Architecture or a closely related discipline.
  

• Masters Degree in Urban Planning Urban Design or Public Policy.
  

• Urban Planning / Policy Certifications (e.g. AICP RTPI or regional equivalents) Preferred
  

• GIS (Geographic Information Systems) proficiency/certification Preferred
  

• Sustainability / Smart Cities Certifications (e.g. LEED AP Estidama BREEAM) Advantageous
  

• PMP (Project Management Professional) Advantageous
  

• Total Experience: 1012 years of progressive experience in urban planning master planning and policy advisory within reputable PMC / Consultancy environments.
  

• Project Profile: Hands-on experience in large-scale mega-projects or city-wide developments.
  

• 05 Years: Urban Planner / Architect
  

• 510 Years: Senior Urban Planner
  

• 1012 Years: Urban Planning Lead / Advisor