Director - Urban Design at Aecom in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Kablio

Role

Description

masterplan development

design review

design coordination

resource allocation

client engagement

performance monitoring

Monitor workload, delivery performance, and design quality across designated portfolio.
Lead the development of masterplans, urban strategies, frameworks, and design guidelines at city, district, and precinct scales.
Drive repeat work through strong delivery performance and value-added advisory.
Represent AECOM in high-level client meetings, public forums, and stakeholder engagements.
Review and approve project briefs, scopes of work, programmes, and fee proposals from a design perspective.
Support account management strategies and key client plans.
Contribute to regional growth strategy, identifying new opportunities in urban design, masterplanning, and advisory services.
Set the urban design vision and quality standards across projects, ensuring design excellence and consistency.
Ensure a consistent, high-quality client experience across all touchpoints.
Lead coordination between urban design, planning, architecture, landscape, transport, and engineering disciplines.
Lead the development of design concepts, spatial structures, and urban narratives for major projects.
Allocate resources appropriately across projects, ensuring the right skills are deployed at the right stages.
Lead client workshops, stakeholder engagement sessions, and design reviews with senior decision-makers.
Provide critical design input on land use planning, massing strategies, public realm networks, and place identity.

Requirements

client management

urban design

masterplanning

architecture degree

15+ years

public sector

Demonstrated success in client management, business development, and work-winning.
Proven track record delivering large-scale urban and mixed-use developments.
Applicants must be willing to travel frequently
Strong commercial awareness and strategic mindset.
Strong experience working with public-sector authorities, developers, and multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent design communication skills
Degree in Architecture, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
15+ years’ experience in urban design and masterplanning, with significant leadership responsibility.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century.
Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada.
Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.

Culture + Values

Safety first - We put safety at the core of everything we do.
Integrity - We act with the highest ethical standards.
Collaboration - We believe in the power of teamwork.
Innovation - We embrace creativity and foster new ideas.
Sustainability - We are committed to creating a sustainable future.

Environment + Sustainability

Focus on decarbonization across client projects and operations.
Developed strategies for climate resilience and adaptation.
Initiated projects that contribute to sustainable infrastructure and urban planning.

Inclusion & Diversity

Committed to increasing racial and ethnic diversity across the company.
Implemented programs to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

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Role

Description

masterplan development

design review

design coordination

resource allocation

client engagement

performance monitoring

Monitor workload, delivery performance, and design quality across designated portfolio.
Lead the development of masterplans, urban strategies, frameworks, and design guidelines at city, district, and precinct scales.
Drive repeat work through strong delivery performance and value-added advisory.
Represent AECOM in high-level client meetings, public forums, and stakeholder engagements.
Review and approve project briefs, scopes of work, programmes, and fee proposals from a design perspective.
Support account management strategies and key client plans.
Contribute to regional growth strategy, identifying new opportunities in urban design, masterplanning, and advisory services.
Set the urban design vision and quality standards across projects, ensuring design excellence and consistency.
Ensure a consistent, high-quality client experience across all touchpoints.
Lead coordination between urban design, planning, architecture, landscape, transport, and engineering disciplines.
Lead the development of design concepts, spatial structures, and urban narratives for major projects.
Allocate resources appropriately across projects, ensuring the right skills are deployed at the right stages.
Lead client workshops, stakeholder engagement sessions, and design reviews with senior decision-makers.
Provide critical design input on land use planning, massing strategies, public realm networks, and place identity.

Requirements

client management

urban design

masterplanning

architecture degree

15+ years

public sector

Demonstrated success in client management, business development, and work-winning.
Proven track record delivering large-scale urban and mixed-use developments.
Applicants must be willing to travel frequently
Strong commercial awareness and strategic mindset.
Strong experience working with public-sector authorities, developers, and multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent design communication skills
Degree in Architecture, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
15+ years’ experience in urban design and masterplanning, with significant leadership responsibility.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Director - Urban Design

Aecom

Director - Urban Design

Aecom

Description

masterplan development

design review

design coordination

resource allocation

client engagement

performance monitoring

Requirements

client management

urban design

masterplanning

architecture degree

15+ years

public sector

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

Overview

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

Description

masterplan development

design review

design coordination

resource allocation

client engagement

performance monitoring

Requirements

client management

urban design

masterplanning

architecture degree

15+ years

public sector

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

Overview

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

Born 1990

Year of Formation

The company was formed in 1990 through the merger of five legacy firms.

$16B annual revenue

Annual Revenue

The company generates over $16 billion in revenue annually and ranks highly in ENR's global design firm lists.

Megaprojects delivery

Project Scope

The company is known for delivering megaprojects such as cable-stayed bridges, Olympic venues, ports, transit hubs, and disaster recovery works.

50% gender parity

Gender Parity Target

Aim to achieve gender balance in leadership positions by 2030.

35% increase

Women Leadership Growth

Achieved significant growth in women representation in leadership roles in 2022.

150+ countries

Global Presence

The company operates in over 150 countries worldwide.

2040

Net Zero Carbon Target

Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040.

50%

Emission Reduction Target

Committed to reducing operational carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.