WSP in Africa

Senior Urban Planner

WSP in Africa  •  Dubai, AE (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

As a Senior Urban Planner within the Development, Planning and Urban Design team, you will play a key role in the delivery of strategic spatial planning projects, contributing to technical development and high-quality output production. You will support project leadership by managing defined workstreams, developing technical outputs, presentation and report materials.

  • Support the technical preparation of planning inputs for large-scale strategic spatial plans, strategies, planning policies, frameworks, technical reports, land use analysis, and regulatory submissions, ensuring alignment with client objectives, regulatory frameworks, and international best practices.
  • Support the spatial planning lead in cross disciplinary coordination to ensure comprehensive and cohesive project outcomes.
  • Assist in consultations and workshops with clients, government agencies, and community stakeholders.
  • Conduct research, data collection, and spatial analysis using a range of techniques and software to inform baseline analysis, optioneering and spatial planning outcomes in projects.
  • Prepare high-quality written and graphic materials for reports, presentations, and client submissions.
  • Be self-responsible for, and contribute to wider technical excellence and quality deliverables.
  • Engage in continuous learning and contribute to knowledge-sharing within the team.
  • Assist in preparing proposals and technical submissions for new projects.
  • Degree or post graduate qualification in urban planning, or related field and preferably with a professional affiliation (or eligible for membership)
  • Candidates will have minimum 6 years post qualification experience
  • Demonstrable project experience in working on and delivering strategic spatial planning projects
  • Experience in working within a multidisciplinary team – including external subconsultants – is essential.
  • Will be required to travel within the Middle East region to projects in a variety of geographical locations, including Saudi Arabia.

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WSP in Africa

About WSP in Africa

We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.

From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, we operate in over 50 countries and employ approximately 73,000 professionals, known as Visioneers.​

Operating from South Africa, and with a team of over 650+ we deliver innovative projects across sectors: Transport & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Water, Power & Energy and Mining & Metals.​

Visit us at https://www.wsp.com/en-ZA/

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Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Johannesburg, ZA
Year Founded
1885
Website
wsp.com
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