Urban Planner

About Omrania by Egis

Omrania by Egis is a leading multidisciplinary firm specializing in architecture, engineering, and planning. The company is recognized for delivering innovative and high-quality design solutions, with a strong commitment to sustainability and excellence. Omrania plays a role in shaping urban spaces in Saudi Arabia, with projects spanning commercial, residential, and infrastructure sectors, contributing to the transformative urban developments aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

The Urban Planner Role

Omrania by Egis is seeking an Urban Planner to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position requires 5-10 years of experience. The Urban Planner will be part of the urban development department, supporting the design, analysis, and technical coordination of masterplans across various scales. The role involves contributing to innovative and sustainable urban planning initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of urban planning and master planning projects under the guidance of senior team members.
• Develop plot parcelation, land use plans, and development parameters.
• Contribute to site analysis, demographic studies, and spatial assessments to inform planning proposals.
• Develop basic 3D massing models and spatial studies to test density, built form, and public realm strategies.
• Prepare diagrams, layouts, presentations, and illustrative masterplan materials.
• Support coordination with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, landscape architects, engineers, and environmental specialists.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, presentations, and submission packages for client and authority review.
• Contribute to integrating sustainability, mobility, and smart city principles into planning proposals.
• Support the preparation of development control regulations (DCRs), plot guidelines, and planning documentation.
• Participate in stakeholder workshops and internal design reviews.
• Stay informed about emerging urban planning practices and local regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications and Skills

• Familiarity with urban planning principles, land-use planning, and development control regulations.
• Strong urban design and conceptual design skills, including the ability to develop land-use layouts, block structures, street sections, public realm concepts, and spatial diagrams.
• Good understanding of urban morphology, placemaking principles, mobility integration, and public realm design.
• Ability to support the preparation of Master Plans (CMP/DMP/SMP), urban design guidelines, presentation materials, and technical reports.
• Familiarity with development control regulations and basic planning approval processes.
• In-depth knowledge of Saudi Arabia’s urban planning regulations and policies is considered an advantage.
• Basic understanding of sustainable urban design, mobility planning, and public realm design principles.
• Strong graphic and visualization skills, including diagramming and layout preparation.
• Proven track record of successful collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Work Environment

The Urban Planner will join a multidisciplinary team in Riyadh, working on projects that contribute to the urban development landscape of Saudi Arabia. The role involves collaboration with various specialists and participation in internal design reviews and stakeholder workshops.