Principal Urban Planner / Designer at Sj Group in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates | Kablio

Role

Description

master planning

urban design

report development

scope preparation

client communication

team mentoring

Assess team workload, resources, and capabilities; mentor junior staff and support skill development.
Mentor and guide multidisciplinary teams, driving capability growth and elevating project outcomes.
Shape report and presentation frameworks; monitor progress and present to clients.
Support business development through proposal inputs, schedules, and resource planning.
Lead master planning and urban design projects, ensuring creative, technical, and delivery excellence across the region.
Prepare scopes for subconsultants; support evaluation, coordination, and deliverable reviews.
Work closely with the Project Manager to ensure smooth project progress and effective client communication.
Lead the preparation of planning and urban design deliverables and secure client approvals.
Guide multidisciplinary teams to produce creative, high-quality work.
Conduct training, workshops, and capacity-building sessions with client teams.

Requirements

master’s

urban planning

urban design

15+ yrs

lead planner

Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, or a related field.
Minimum 15 years of experience, including delivery of 10+ major planning or urban design projects as lead planner/designer.

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

2015 Founded

Year Founded

SJ Group was formed through a merger in Singapore.

40+ Countries

Global Presence

The company operates across more than 40 countries.

1M+ Homes

Homes Shaped

SJ Group has designed and planned over a million homes globally.

Top 25 Ranked

Global Ranking

Ranked among the top 25 international design firms.

Its global reach spans over 120 offices across more than 40 countries, executing projects from master plans to industrial parks.
The firm has shaped over a million homes, 100+ industrial parks, and major infrastructure, from airports to dams.
It provides end‑to‑end project services—planning, design, engineering, construction management and facilities operations.
Sector expertise covers transport, water, aviation, healthcare, hospitality, energy and renewables.
Flagship works include Singapore’s Jurong Innovation District HQ—an award‑winning green campus and EV charging hub.
The group actively expands through strategic acquisitions and M&A to double revenue by 2026.
Financially backed by Temasek and ranked among the world’s top 25 international design firms.

Culture + Values

Building cities, shaping lives.
Whole‑of‑life approach to design, construction, operation and maintenance of infrastructure.
Catalyse the transition to a regenerative future.
Embed sustainable practices in every aspect of business.
Innovate through multidisciplinary expertise across environment, engineering, science and ecology.

Environment + Sustainability

41% Energy Savings

Operational Efficiency

Achieved significant reduction in operational energy consumption through various sustainability measures and technologies.

389 MWh Solar

Renewable Energy Output

Annual solar photovoltaic energy generation offsets Scope 2 emissions, contributing to carbon reduction efforts.

250 EV Lots

Electric Vehicle Charging

Capacity to accommodate 250 electric vehicles, supporting a transition to an all-EV fleet.

2030 Net Zero Target

Carbon Neutrality Commitment

Aims to achieve net zero carbon operations by 2030, aligning with global sustainability goals.

Signatory to World Green Building Council’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment
Green Mark Platinum (Super Low Energy) certification for SJ Campus
Installed smart lighting and IoT‑enabled energy, water and air‑quality dashboards

Inclusion & Diversity

Member of World Green Building Council initiative does not include DEI data.

Articles

SJ Group Projects

Careers at SJ Group

About SJ Group

Company

Overview

2015 Founded

Year Founded

SJ Group was formed through a merger in Singapore.

40+ Countries

Global Presence

The company operates across more than 40 countries.

1M+ Homes

Homes Shaped

SJ Group has designed and planned over a million homes globally.

Top 25 Ranked

Global Ranking

Ranked among the top 25 international design firms.

Its global reach spans over 120 offices across more than 40 countries, executing projects from master plans to industrial parks.
The firm has shaped over a million homes, 100+ industrial parks, and major infrastructure, from airports to dams.
It provides end‑to‑end project services—planning, design, engineering, construction management and facilities operations.
Sector expertise covers transport, water, aviation, healthcare, hospitality, energy and renewables.
Flagship works include Singapore’s Jurong Innovation District HQ—an award‑winning green campus and EV charging hub.
The group actively expands through strategic acquisitions and M&A to double revenue by 2026.
Financially backed by Temasek and ranked among the world’s top 25 international design firms.

Culture + Values

Building cities, shaping lives.
Whole‑of‑life approach to design, construction, operation and maintenance of infrastructure.
Catalyse the transition to a regenerative future.
Embed sustainable practices in every aspect of business.
Innovate through multidisciplinary expertise across environment, engineering, science and ecology.

Environment + Sustainability

41% Energy Savings

Operational Efficiency

Achieved significant reduction in operational energy consumption through various sustainability measures and technologies.

389 MWh Solar

Renewable Energy Output

Annual solar photovoltaic energy generation offsets Scope 2 emissions, contributing to carbon reduction efforts.

250 EV Lots

Electric Vehicle Charging

Capacity to accommodate 250 electric vehicles, supporting a transition to an all-EV fleet.

2030 Net Zero Target

Carbon Neutrality Commitment

Aims to achieve net zero carbon operations by 2030, aligning with global sustainability goals.

Signatory to World Green Building Council’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment
Green Mark Platinum (Super Low Energy) certification for SJ Campus
Installed smart lighting and IoT‑enabled energy, water and air‑quality dashboards

Inclusion & Diversity

Member of World Green Building Council initiative does not include DEI data.

Articles

SJ Group Projects

Careers at SJ Group

About SJ Group