Urban Planner – UAE National

Urban Planner – UAE National

Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the “why” of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we’re integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

Your Impact:

At Jacobs, we push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter, more connected and more sustainable. In our built environment work, that means designing spaces that foster innovation, cultivate collaboration, and drive the next great discovery for humanity.

Bring your creativity, collaborative spirit, and extreme attention to detail, and we’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you – so we can deliver extraordinary solutions for a better tomorrow, together.

Jacobs is looking for a talented Emirati Urban Planner to join our Cities and Places team in Dubai, Knowledge of design is acknowledged and valued but this is not an urban design/architecture position. You will be given the opportunity to learn and work on Urban Planning and Policy component for masterplan projects. In addition, you will also meet the following requirements:

• Assist in writing Current Assessment multi-sectoral reports
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop urban planning and design solutions
• Apply sustainable urban planning principles to promote environmentally responsible and resilient urban development
• Prepare client presentations and content
• Good knowledge of data collection and research capabilities and ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data
• Ability to understand land use, context, concept and detailed maps
• Experience in stakeholder coordination and policy development and governance is a plus
• Understanding of planning the MENA region especially in the UAE
• Team work and collaboration within a team/dedication to meet client deadlines

Here’s What You’ll Need:

You will be an Emirati with a relevant qualification in Urban Planning from a recognized institute.

Minimum 3-5 years’ hands-on experience working on urban planning and delivery of notable projects in regional/global contexts.

Jacobs. A world where you can.

From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally – and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.