Urban Planner

About the Role

Bilfinger Middle East is seeking an experienced Urban Planner to join its Engineering Consultancy team in Dammam, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves developing, reviewing, and coordinating master plans, land use strategies, and urban development projects. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders, consultants, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure integrated planning solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop master plans, structure plans, neighborhood plans, and urban development strategies.
• Conduct land-use analysis, zoning strategies/regulations, plot allocation studies, and development control regulations.
• Perform urban growth analysis, demographic studies, capacity assessments, and feasibility studies.
• Coordinate with transportation, utilities, environmental, and infrastructure teams to ensure integrated planning solutions.
• Conduct spatial analysis, GIS mapping, and urban development assessments.
• Prepare planning reports, technical studies, presentations, and planning submissions.
• Review development applications and assess compliance with planning regulations and standards.
• Coordinate infrastructure planning, including roads, utilities, transportation, drainage, water, wastewater, power, and telecommunications.
• Liaise with government authorities, developers, utilities providers, contractors, and clients.
• Coordinate approval processes and resolve planning-related issues.
• Participate in urban regeneration, industrial city planning, mixed-use developments, residential communities, and smart city projects.
• Review consultant deliverables, design reports, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Assess sustainability, resilience, and smart city initiatives within development projects.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Saudi Building Code (SBC) requirements.
• Ensure compliance with MOMRAH regulations, municipal planning requirements, and regional development guidelines.
• Manage submissions and approvals with relevant Saudi authorities.
• Monitor changes in planning regulations, codes, and standards applicable within Saudi Arabia.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in urban planning.
• Extensive knowledge of Saudi planning regulations, municipal requirements, building codes, and approval processes.
• Proven experience in delivering urban planning and master planning projects for major clients across the Kingdom.

Key Deliverables

• Master Plans
• Structure Plans
• Land Use Plans
• Planning Reports
• Development Control Guidelines
• Zoning Maps
• GIS Analysis and Mapping
• Urban Development Strategies
• Regulatory Submissions and Approval Documents

Application Information

Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, and will be discussed during the interview process.