Associate Director - Infrastructure Planning - Dubai Holding Land Estates

Description

• Drive the optimization of infrastructure designs for efficiency, cost, and sustainability, conducting detailed technical reviews and providing solutions for complex infrastructure challenges
• Create specialized technical resources and planning templates that enhance efficiency and reduce dependency on external consultants
• Support Head Infrastructure Management to integrate cutting-edge planning approaches and sustainable technologies into infrastructure designs
• Benchmark the company’s infrastructure planning practices against global leaders in master development to identify improvement opportunities
• Lead the preparation of infrastructure planning frameworks, design standards, and technical guidelines for the company’s marquee masterplans
• Develop and implement data-driven approaches to infrastructure planning, leveraging advanced modelling and analysis techniques
• Propose technical planning solutions for complex infrastructure challenges that arise during project development
• Address outstanding infrastructure legacy scope across the Master Development portfolios.
• Capture lessons learned and best practices in infrastructure planning
• Monitor compliance with infrastructure planning frameworks and identify opportunities for process improvements
• Interface with master development teams for assigned projects and other developments to integrate infrastructure planning with each project's unique vision and requirements
• Partner with the public realm and other infrastructure services team, ensuring infrastructure planning integrates harmoniously with public spaces
• Create structured development opportunities for junior staff to gain exposure to diverse planning challenges across the company’s portfolio
• Oversee high-level concept development and infrastructure planning briefs, ensuring alignment with technical standards and master development objectives
• Conduct detailed capacity studies and demand forecasting for infrastructure systems, including utilities, transportation networks, and public facilities
• Provide technical guidance and support to internal teams on infrastructure planning matters, serving as a subject matter expert for complex planning challenges
• Partner with the Head of Infrastructure Management to optimize capacity utilization across infrastructure systems, supporting future growth and operational efficiency while ensuring sustainability targets are met
• Support digital transformation of infrastructure planning processes by implementing advanced modelling tools, data analytics, and visualization technologies
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to infrastructure planning team members, enhancing overall capability and expertise
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for infrastructure planning processes, tools, and methodologies
• Monitor quality assurance frameworks for infrastructure planning deliverables, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with best practices
• Provide input for the annual OPEX & CAPEX infrastructure planning budgets, developing detailed cost models for infrastructure components across the company’s developments
• Implement knowledge sharing protocols that enhance team capabilities and promote consistent application of planning standards
• Undertake technical reviews processes for infrastructure planning submissions, ensuring rigorous evaluation of proposals against established criteria
• Establish and implement infrastructure planning standards, methodologies, and technical requirements that ensure consistency and excellence across the company’s portfolio
• Represent the Infrastructure Management team in technical planning meetings with stakeholders, articulating infrastructure planning requirements and solutions
• Research and recommend innovative infrastructure planning solutions and technologies that enhance the value and performance of the company’s developments.
• Coordinate with the company/its verticals to ensure infrastructure planning activities comply with international standards and UAE regulations
• Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders throughout all project phases, ensuring infrastructure planning aligns with design and delivery timelines
• Manage relationships with external planning consultants, ensuring deliverables meet the company’s quality standards and technical requirements
• Develop and implement infrastructure plan aligned with the company’s master development vision, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective infrastructure solutions that comply with statutory requirements and guidelines
• Nurture and guide talent within the infra planning team, creating succession plans for key positions
• Lead the infrastructure planning team in developing comprehensive infrastructure master plans for new projects and reviewing/enhancing existing plans for operational developments
• Collaborate with other Infrastructure Management functions to ensure integrated approaches to infrastructure development.
• Oversee the preparation of technical specifications, design guidelines, and planning frameworks for:
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence within the infrastructure planning function
• Collaborate with the Authorities Relations function to develop strategic approaches for infrastructure planning approvals and modifications
• Partner with other teams within the infrastructure management to manage the development of infrastructure parameter updates, technical assessments (LUC/AGFA/amalgamation), and allocation planning for utility plots and ROW requirements
• Develop infrastructure planning criteria that enhance the unique character and requirements of each development while maintaining the company’s overall standards of excellence

Requirements

• Proven experience developing infrastructure planning frameworks, technical standards, and design guidelines
• Strong background in technical planning, capacity analysis, and infrastructure optimization
• Advanced understanding of UAE infrastructure standards, codes, and regulatory requirements
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Infrastructure Management or related technical field required. Master’s degree in engineering, or related discipline preferred.
• Strong technical writing skills for developing planning frameworks, guidelines, and specifications
• Experience in real estate projects in the MENA/GCC region
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to evaluate complex planning challenges and develop effective solutions
• Solid understanding of infrastructure operations and maintenance requirements
• Expert knowledge of infrastructure planning principles, methodologies, and best practices
• Understanding of sustainability principles and their application to infrastructure planning
• Comprehensive technical knowledge across infrastructure disciplines (utilities, transportation, public realm)
• Ability to interpret and apply technical standards, codes, and regulations to planning scenarios
• Minimum 10 years of experience in infrastructure planning, engineering design, or related technical disciplines for large-scale developments
• Proficiency with infrastructure planning tools, GIS applications, and technical modelling software
• Knowledge of construction methodologies and their implications for infrastructure planning
• Demonstrated success in infrastructure master planning for major mixed-use developments, preferably within the UAE or GCC
• Strong capabilities in infrastructure capacity planning, demand forecasting, and system optimization
• Experience coordinating with diverse stakeholders including developers, consultants etc.

Benefits

Dubai Holding Land Estates oversees a diverse land portfolio strategically located across Dubai’s most sought-after areas. With convenient access to major highways, nearby amenities, and flexible land use options, investors are presented with unique opportunities for development and growth.

At Dubai Holding, we're committed to nurturing the success and well-being of our colleagues. Join our dynamic and diverse team, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. We strongly believe in creating an empowered workforce that will help us build a connected city for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most pioneering candidates who desire to make a great impact on the future of Dubai.

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