Riyadh Senior Urban Planner 3928 Riyad

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Job Title: 
Senior Urban Planner
Start Date: 
1-November-2026
Job Location: 
Riyadh
Job Location (country): 
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Job Summary
The Senior Urban Planner works closely with a multi-disciplinary team on urban planning projects of medium complexity to analyze, investigate, develop and propose urban planning strategies and master plans, considering natural, social, economic and built environment characteristics, as well as the specific cultural, political, institutional and administrative contexts of the respective urban planning projects. He develops urban planning reports and thematic maps in coordination with urban planning team members. The jobholder supports the Project Manager in stakeholders’ management, local authorities follow up and site surveys administration.
Key Responsibilities (Financial)
Ensure responsibilities are fulfilled with a high quality cost-effectively
Key Responsibilities (Customer Focus)
Develop relationships with local clients through ongoing projects and support Resident Manager in generating business leads
Support technically in business development of clients
Support Project Managers with the management of client relations and expectations, as needed
Support Project Managers in client presentations and workshops, as needed
Support Project Managers with responding to client clarifications and technical issues, as needed
Ensure client satisfaction with urban planning deliverables
Key Responsibilities (Internal Business Process)
Support design Project Managers with client management, contract management and risk management, as needed
Coordinate with local authorities and government organizations for approvals of design deliverables, construction permits etc.
Assist in carrying out design review for non-K&A designs and provide comments to clients in coordination with Design Sections
Coordinate with local clients on design deliverables and comments in coordination with Design Project Managers, as needed
Relay client comment on design deliverables to design Project Managers and design teams and track resolution and addressing of comments and issues
Provide support in developing limited and basic parts of design deliverables upon request of design Project Managers in design offices
Provide support to clients and design project teams with project award activities during the tendering phase if required
Assist in the implementation of quality control measures by the City & Regional Planning Unit
Provide support in developing manpower plan for the City & Regional Planning Unit
Key Responsibilities (Learning & Growth)
Upload design deliverables into K&A’s knowledge repository, as needed
Attend periodic training to further develop relevant skills
Qualification, Technical Skills and Competencies
Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Urban Planning or Landscape Architecture
Master’s Degree in Urban Planning is preferred
Knowledge of all urban planning principles
Good analytical and problem solving skills
Good communication and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Proficiency in written and spoken English; Arabic and/ or French is an advantage
Overall Experience Required to Execute this Role
5+ years of industry experience in urban planning
Specific Experience Required to Execute this Role
5+ years of experience in urban planning in a top tier regional / multinational engineering consultancy firm, specifically in an urban planning role
Strong experience and track record with a variety of projects in urban planning
Exposure to global best practices and trends in urban planning
Significant industry experience within the Middle East
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