Urban Planner & Policy Advisor

Job Description: Urban Planner & Policy Advisor (PMC Level)

We are seeking an experienced Urban Planner & Policy Advisor to join our Program Management Consultancy (PMC) team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading urban planning, master planning, and policy advisory services for large-scale and city-wide developments. You will play a pivotal role in establishing development guidelines, ensuring regulatory compliance, driving sustainability and smart city initiatives, and liaising with government authorities and key stakeholders.

• Urban & Master Planning Lead: Direct and review complex urban design, zoning frameworks, and master plans for large-scale and city-wide projects.
• Policy Advisory & Guidelines: Formulate, review, and implement urban development policies, zoning regulations, building codes, and development guidelines tailored to project requirements.
• Smart Cities & Sustainability Integration: Incorporate sustainable urban practices, smart city technologies, and green infrastructure standards into overall planning and advisory outputs.
• Stakeholder & Authority Coordination: Act as the primary liaison between key stakeholders, municipal authorities, regulatory bodies, and internal project management teams to secure approvals and align strategies.
• Consultancy & PMC Management: Provide strategic oversight of external consultants and sub-consultants, ensuring all deliverables meet high quality standards and technical specifications.
• Risk & Policy Review: Identify planning risks, land-use conflicts, and regulatory roadblocks early in the development lifecycle, proposing effective policy solutions.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, or a closely related discipline.
• Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, or Public Policy.
• Urban Planning / Policy Certifications (e.g., AICP, RTPI, or regional equivalents) – Preferred
• GIS (Geographic Information Systems) proficiency/certification – Preferred
• Sustainability / Smart Cities Certifications (e.g., LEED AP, Estidama, BREEAM) – Advantageous
• PMP (Project Management Professional) – Advantageous
• Total Experience: 10–12+ years of progressive experience in urban planning, master planning, and policy advisory within reputable PMC / Consultancy environments.
• Project Profile: Hands-on experience in large-scale, mega-projects, or city-wide developments.
• 0–5 Years: Urban Planner / Architect
• 5–10 Years: Senior Urban Planner
• 10–12+ Years: Urban Planning Lead / Advisor

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