Requisition/Vacancy No. 148437BR
Position Title Associate Urban Designer, Dubai
Job Category Engineering - Engineering Design
Business Line Design + Planning
Country United Arab Emirates
State/Province/Region AE - Dubai
City Dubai
Why Choose AECOM? Imagine working for a truly global company whose 45,000 employees share a singular passion: to make the world a better place. We enjoy what we do at AECOM. We bring projects to life in the cities and communities in which we work, and we’re driven by a set of values and a common purpose — to create, enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural and social environments. Innovation is built into every project we manage and every community we serve. We’ll provide you support in an environment that allows you to grow and succeed. Come share your passion with us.
About the Business Line
Design + Planning
Our professionals specialize in design, master planning, environmental and ecological planning, strategic planning and economic development. We create implementable solutions that promote sustainable land use and enhance quality of life.
Job Summary
AECOM is recruiting for an Associate Urban Designer, based in Dubai. Responsible for providing all necessary support for delivering distinctive and unique urban design / master planning/landscaping concepts in line with AECOM’s vision: “To enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural and social environments”.
Key Responsibilities;
Managing the delivery of all technical, project management and financial aspects of master plan projects
Strong conceptual design skills, ability to provide spatial design solutions for a wide range of project types, and project scales from small site plans to large national strategic plans
Ability to multi-task on multiple project commitments through a combination of delegation and self delivery
Overseeing the creation of urban design projects for company clients.
Ensuring timely delivery of quality designs by using creativity & artistic talent, through the application of oral, graphic and written communication skills.
Preparing design briefs, scopes of work, and fee proposals in response to Request for Proposal (RFP) documents for master planning consultants.
Working closely and effectively with the Development Department and other divisions within Design Department to ensure that developed master plans are both financially and technically feasible.
Managing relationships with regulatory/ compliance authorities for master planning and development control.
Ensuring that master plans, landscape designs are completed according to time and budget.
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment with a solid understanding of other design disciplines such as architecture, landscape architecture and engineering.
Manage staff both in the delivery of projects, and in their overall growth and development within the company
Promoting AECOM’s initiatives in sustainable development through community planning, green buildings and the public realm.
Onsite design modifications and implementation of additional client requests.
Participating in the preparation of periodical progress report, correspondence with client, project managers and contractors.
Minimum Requirements
A minimum of 10 years overall experience is essential.
5 years of which must have been on major project deliveries related to land development.
Experience on projects in the UAE and/or GCC is desirable.
Knowledge and experience with local planning approvals processes.
Managing the delivery of all technical, project management and financial aspects of master plan projects
Strong conceptual design skills, ability to provide spatial design solutions for a wide range of project types, and project scales from small site plans to large national strategic plans
Ability to multi-task on multiple project commitments through a combination of delegation and self-delivery
Strong graphic and visualization skills, able to conceptualize ideas in either sketch or digital formats
Advanced computer skills in a range of packages including Revit, 3D Software (Rhino, etc), CADD, Adobe Creative Suite and other software as required, knowledge of Grasshopper or scripting preferred
Global perspective, and strong knowledge and interest in contemporary design, including ability to identify and suggest international best practice case studies and benchmarks
Desire to drive innovation in the development and communication of design ideas
Knowledge of local planning permissions procedure and experience in preparing submissions, including UPC, DM, DCCA, MME, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree inarchitectural related subject.
Recognised professional qualification or membership or Master’s Degree in urban design / urban planning / landscape architecture.
What We Offer
AECOM is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide. It's a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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