Urban Planning Director

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a Director of Urban Planning Design to join our team! In this role you will be responsible for addressing the design aspects of urban development at all levels: the city structure (overall urban form and image), specific area plans, subdivision plans, streetscape plans, and site planning e.g. lot layout, façade details etc.). .

What You'll Be Doing:

• To review existing plans and analyze urban design issues at the level required (city scale to lot scale) and make recommendations for change as necessary.
• To prepare reports (text and especially graphics) on all aspects of urban design, including city image, site design, building design, streetscape, signage, landscaping, lighting and public art.
• To make presentations when required.
• To work with engineering and planning staff on resolving design issues.
• To review developer proposals and make comments as necessary.
• To prepare Specific Area Plans for localized parts of the city. Including Concepts designs, Preliminary Master Planning designs and detailed Land subdivision/parcellation plans relative to the building and infrastructure interfaces.
• To provide advice on elements of urban design at the streetscape and site-specific level.
• To provide input on urban design for Zoning Regulations and similar implementation measures.
• To sit on committees and provide advice and input to senior management on urban design factors.
• To prepare Technical Scope of Work for projects carried out by the Urban Design Unit.
• To perform any task in the related field assigned by SAPL Urban Planning Manager or by Royal Commission
Upper Management

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning or Architecture with a Master’s degree in Urban Design (preferred) with at least 20 years of relevant experience.
• Candidates’ experience should be in urban design preferably with a consulting company, related to industrial, residential, recreational, commercial and mixed used developments with community and support facilities for the applicable uses.
• International experience, particularly in the Middle East, is desirable.
• Must have excellent graphic skills and be capable of independent report production and graphic presentations.
• Must be capable of developing conceptual urban design plans and work independently from others and as a team member.
• Candidate must have good written and verbal presentation skills in English. Knowledge of Arabic language is desirable.
• Must be skilled in graphic software commonly used by Urban Designers/Architects i.e. AutoCAD based software, 3D SudioMax, and Abode Creative Suite etc.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: