Urban Solutions - Director of Urban Planning and Design

Description

• Prepare and review design reports and project specifications
• Support ongoing and future regional and global Urban Solutions business development efforts
• Delivery of a wide range of projects across mixed use/ commercial/ residential/ industrial uses
• Support in creating a market presence for Hatch in the Middle East including the preparation and update of capability statement and company brochures
• Responsible for urban planning, design and master planning detailed design
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Project bidding including leading technical and commercial proposals
• Act as a trusted advisor and leader within Hatch’s Urban Solutions business and contribute to the growth of the practice in the region through successful submission of bids and competent execution of project deliverables
• Liaise, network and encourage collaboration across Hatch’s disciplines and businesses that contribute to the Urban Solutions offer and provide Urban Solutions support to other units of the company operating within the Middle East – e.g., Metals, Energy, Transit, Ports & Terminals, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Masters preferred) in architecture, urban planning, urban design, or related fields
• Thorough knowledge of preparation of reports including concept and detailed master planning reports, urban design guidelines and DCR’s.
• The ability to work collaboratively on the local, regional and global scale; build relationships and influence effectively, with colleagues, clients and stakeholders
• 15+ years of experience in urban development consulting or a related field
• It is expected that the Director has a good network of Clients in the Region
• Previous experience in a consultancy environment; preference given to experience in a multidisciplinary global consultancy
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Sketchup and associated presentation tools such as - Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and MS Office suites. Also, Revit, CityEngine and BIM360 is encouraged.
• Experience dealing with local authorities having jurisdiction over regulatory compliance aspects such as DDA, Trakhees, Dubai Municipality, DMT, RCRC and Riyadh/ Jeddah Amanah.
• The ability to work independently as needed
• Demonstrable research and project delivery skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills in complex and changing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment

Benefits

• Team leadership, mentorship and growth
• Long term career development
• Flexible work environment

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance