Urban Solutions - Director of Urban Planning and Design

Overview

Direct and expand Hatch's Urban Solutions practice across the Middle East.

Key Responsibilities

• urban planning
• master planning
• design reports
• project bidding
• business development
• collaboration

Tasks

-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. -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 -Delivery of a wide range of projects across mixed use/ commercial/ residential/ industrial uses -Responsible for urban planning, design and master planning detailed design -Prepare and review design reports and project specifications -Support in creating a market presence for Hatch in the Middle East including the preparation and update of capability statement and company brochures -Project bidding including leading technical and commercial proposals -Support ongoing and future regional and global Urban Solutions business development efforts -Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Requirements

• 15+ years
• autocad
• revit
• bim360
• bachelor's
• urban design

What You Bring

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

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Benefits

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

About Hatch

-Began as a small civil-engineering firm and expanded into metallurgy under its namesake leader. -Now employee-owned and independent, it has grown through strategic acquisitions of engineering firms across North America and beyond. -Offers end-to-end services—from concept and feasibility through design, construction management, and operations—in key sectors. -Projects include heavy industrial and mining operations, hydropower tunnels, green-steel plants, and rail & transit infrastructure. -Specialises in multidisciplinary engineering disciplines including structural, mechanical, civil, piping, electrical, and process design. -Known for integrating advanced tools like 3D parametric design, simulation, CFD, and proprietary Hatch software in project delivery. -Milestones include delivering North America’s Niagara Tunnel Project and pioneering high-current AP60 aluminium smelting pots. -Combines local insight with global expertise to support projects in over 150 countries.

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