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About the Role

CLEAR is seeking experienced Senior Urban Planners to provide dedicated support to AtkinsRéalis in Riyadh. This full-time role involves the interpretation and development of various urban planning documents and policies, coordination with local authorities, and the provision of strategic advice within the city's planning framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret existing Amanah land use plans, zoning plans, and regulations specific to Riyadh.
• Prepare citywide land use and plot-level zoning plans.
• Develop planning policies, guidelines, and zoning regulations.
• Formulate built-form densities and their distribution across the city.
• Prepare building-height plans.
• Develop community facilities plans.
• Coordinate with Amanah regarding land use and zoning changes.
• Support urban planning governance procedures related to land use planning, zoning regulations, planning policies, and development controls.
• Provide strategic planning advice on Area Action Plans (AAPs).
• Assist with presentations, coordination, negotiations, and interpretation of planning matters with Amanah and other relevant authorities.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in urban planning.
• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English.
• Strong and preferably long-term experience in Riyadh planning.
• Demonstrated experience in dealing with:
  • Riyadh Amanah
  • Land use and zoning
  • Planning regulations and development controls
  • Government stakeholders
  • Presentations, coordination, and negotiations

Work Arrangement and Duration

This engagement is for a duration of 5 to 6 months. While full-time presence in Riyadh is preferred, at least one planner must be permanently based in the city. Other planners may operate on a rotational or partially remote basis. The full team is expected to attend AtkinsRéalis’s Riyadh office for a minimum of three weeks per month.

Application Requirements

Candidates are requested to ensure their CV clearly highlights the following:

• Total years of urban planning experience.
• Specific projects completed in Riyadh.
• Experience working with Amanah or other Saudi government authorities.
• Land use and zoning planning experience.
• Policy, guideline, and regulation development experience.
• Built-form density and building-height planning experience.
• Community facilities planning experience.
• Stakeholder management and government coordination skills.
• Arabic and English language proficiency.
• Current location and availability for mobilization.
• Ability to mobilize quickly.
• Availability for full-time or rotational secondment.

Application Process

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to significant urban development initiatives in Riyadh. Interested candidates should submit their detailed CV for consideration.