Senior Manager - Urban Design - Master Developer

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Urban Design leader to shape innovative, people‑centric master‑planned developments, mixed‑use districts and destination projects across the UAE. The role will guide urban design strategy from concept through master planning, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver commercially successful and memorable places.

Key responsibilities

• Develop urban design concepts, spatial frameworks and placemaking strategies for large‑scale master‑planning projects.
• Translate vision and development objectives into coherent, implementable urban design solutions, including land‑use plans, movement networks, public‑realm strategies and density distribution.
• Lead collaborative workshops and design reviews with internal stakeholders and external consultants.
• Review master plans, urban design proposals and technical submissions to ensure alignment with project aspirations and quality standards.
• Coordinate with architecture, landscape, infrastructure, transport and environmental disciplines to deliver integrated outcomes.
• Balance design excellence with commercial objectives, planning requirements and infrastructure constraints.
• Present urban design recommendations to senior leadership, authorities and key stakeholders.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to internal design standards and best practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Urban Design, Urban Planning, Architecture or a related discipline.
• Approximately 12+ years of experience in urban design, master planning or city planning, with leadership responsibility on complex development projects.
• Proven track record delivering large‑scale master‑planned communities, mixed‑use districts, waterfront destinations or urban regeneration projects.
• Strong understanding of urban structure, placemaking, public realm, mobility networks, density planning and development frameworks.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary design environments, preferably in the UAE.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead landmark urban design projects for a prominent development organisation.
• Exposure to high‑profile mixed‑use, residential, waterfront and leisure developments.
• Collaborative, innovative work environment focused on design excellence and placemaking.