Urban Planner (Saudi National)
- Yanbu Al Sinaiyah, Al Madinah
- Permanent
- Full-time
Development of planning projects and urban planning studies including data collection and analysis; demographics and programming; policy planning, zoning ordinance, development standards, land use suitability analysis and plans; report writing and policy planning; preparation of industrial subdivision plans, structure plans, action plans, phasing and implementation plans.What You'll Be Doing:Prepares original conceptual, preliminary and final urban development plans, site layouts, industrial and community subdivision plans, supporting documents, reports, maps and plans for development projects.Develops planning and design criteria for scope documents using acquired knowledge and skills, develop the scope of planning activities and support ongoing urban planning projects/studies within the department.Determines the assumptions, methods and procedures to be used in urban planning studies to develop and implement plans and policies for land use, transportation, housing, and public facilitiesPrepare analytical demographic study reports including survey questionnaires and recommendations to be presented to the RCJY.Undertakes the preparation of reports and other presentation material related to planning studies and projects and participates in presentation when necessary.Assists in reviews and recommendations for approval of key urban planning and related discipline items.Works in conjunction with other discipline groups in the preparation of policy documents, guidelines and necessary planning studies.Prepares technical proposals and review of development projects within Urban Planning Department for Planning compliance.What Required Skills You'll Bring:The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Urban/Regional Planning or related disciplines.Minimum 3 years of relevant urban planning experience working on large scale Industrial and Community developments. This experience should be preferably with a consulting company dealing with Urban Planning and Development work.Strong background and experience in Demographic survey, study and analysis is a must.A deep understanding of the urban planning process and the latest trends and technologies.Knowledge and understanding of the analytical tools and techniques used in urban and regional planning, economics, architecture or related studies.Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.Must be capable to working independently and also in a team environment with Saudi and Expatriate staff.Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, Outlook, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint).What Desired Skills You'll Bring:International experience, particularly in the Middle East preferred.Graphic capability in using computer software commonly used by Urban Designers and Architects is a plus.Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to .