Urban Planning Director

Parsons Corporation


Date: 1 day ago
City: Mecca
Contract type: Full time
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

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

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