AECOM Dubai Hiring Senior Urban Strategy Consultant

Urbandesignlab is hiring a Senior Urban Strategy Consultant in Sharjah, UAE, for AECOM. The role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in urban advisory and planning, with strong analytical and project management skills. Responsibilities include leading urban strategies, developing analytical models, and managing multidisciplinary projects. A bachelor’s degree is required, and a master’s degree is preferred.

The position is full-time and not remote.

Project Name Urban Advisory and Strategic Masterplanning Projects

Skills and Qualifications

Minimum 10 years post undergraduate experience

Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline

Master’s degree preferred

Working towards professional membership in Urban Design or Architecture preferred

Experience in urban and masterplanning, urban economics, policy and development strategy

Strong analytical modelling skills for population, employment, land demand and infrastructure

Expertise in scenario planning, resilience and risk analysis

Experience managing multidisciplinary projects

Strong client engagement and stakeholder coordination skills

Experience Minimum 10 years of professional experience in urban advisory, planning or development strategy

Salary As per industry standards

AECOM is a Fortune 500 global infrastructure consulting firm delivering advisory, planning, design, engineering and program management services across water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings sectors. In fiscal year 2024, AECOM reported revenues of approximately USD 16.1 billion. The firm operates globally and delivers sustainable and resilient infrastructure solutions across the project lifecycle.

Job Description

Lead urban strategies, masterplans, policy frameworks and feasibility studies

Shape long term visions aligned with national agendas, economic diversification and sustainability goals

Advise on land use optimization and development positioning

Develop analytical models for demographic and infrastructure projections

Lead scenario planning and resilience strategies

Oversee multidisciplinary projects ensuring quality and timely delivery

Produce and review socio economic studies, business cases and development projections

Maintain and grow relationships with government and private sector clients

Support business development and contribute to methodology improvements

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