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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