Senior Urban Planner

About the Role

Khatib & Alami is seeking a Senior Urban Planner to join its team in Riyadh. This full-time role involves collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team on urban planning projects of medium complexity, focusing on developing and proposing urban planning strategies and master plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, investigate, develop, and propose urban planning strategies and master plans, considering natural, social, economic, and built environment characteristics, as well as cultural, political, institutional, and administrative contexts.
• Develop urban planning reports and thematic maps in coordination with the urban planning team.
• Support the Project Manager in stakeholder management, local authorities follow-up, and site surveys administration.
• Ensure responsibilities are fulfilled with high quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop relationships with local clients through ongoing projects and support the Resident Manager in generating business leads.
• Provide technical support in business development for clients and assist Project Managers with client relations, expectations, presentations, workshops, clarifications, and technical issues.
• Ensure client satisfaction with urban planning deliverables.
• Support design Project Managers with client, contract, and risk management.
• Coordinate with local authorities and government organizations for approvals of design deliverables and construction permits.
• Assist in design reviews for non-K&A designs and provide comments to clients in coordination with Design Sections.
• Relay client comments on design deliverables to design Project Managers and design teams, tracking resolution.
• Provide support in developing limited parts of design deliverables upon request from design Project Managers.
• Support clients and design project teams with project award activities during the tendering phase.
• Assist in the implementation of quality control measures by the City & Regional Planning Unit.
• Provide support in developing manpower plans for the City & Regional Planning Unit.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in urban planning.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills related to urban development.

Professional Development

• Upload design deliverables into K&A’s knowledge repository as needed.
• Attend periodic training to further develop relevant skills and expertise.

Work Environment

This role is based in Riyadh and operates on a full-time schedule, collaborating closely with various internal and external stakeholders, including local authorities and clients.

Application Process

Further details regarding the salary for this position will be discussed during the interview process.