Senior Executive – Urban Planning

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Executive in Urban Planning to support our client’s fast‑growing retail portfolio across the GCC. The role involves preparing master‑plan proposals, conducting benchmarking studies and ensuring development projects align with strategic planning regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare re‑master planning and development proposals, including research, technical studies, analysis, presentations and documentation for management review.
• Conduct benchmarking, site case analysis, land‑use assessments, and review existing conditions, infrastructure and future approved plans in coordination with internal teams.
• Maintain and update development statistics, LUB tracker and planning databases, including population assumptions and forecasts.
• Support community facilities provision analysis, assessing requirements and reviewing proposed facilities against population and planning needs.
• Review and process VAS applications (land‑use change, additional height, GFA, amalgamation, subdivision), coordinate with stakeholders and prepare technical assessments.
• Prepare and update Development Control Regulations (DCRs) and related planning documents as required.
• Assist in reviewing master plans and datasets submitted by development teams or consultants to ensure compliance with vision and regulations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in urban planning or related disciplines.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability and ability to handle confidential documentation.
• Adherence to company policies and procedures for documentation and data release.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in SketchUp.