Urban Planner

Company Overview

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting organization focused on helping communities thrive through better transport, energy, water, buildings, and urban systems. The company works with clients on complex challenges and delivers projects that leave a lasting positive impact across the world. With a large international team of planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital specialists, and program and construction managers, AECOM offers the chance to contribute to meaningful projects at scale.

Role Summary

AECOM is seeking an enthusiastic Urban Planner to join its planning team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This position is suited to someone detail-driven, collaborative, and motivated to help shape sustainable urban environments. You will work with urban designers, architects, engineers, and environmental professionals to support planning outcomes for a range of infrastructure and development assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop planning assessments, due diligence documentation, and development submissions for transport, energy, and infrastructure work while aligning with UAE planning laws and local statutory requirements.
• Carry out research, policy review, and feasibility analysis to guide planning approaches and determine suitable approval routes.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to bring planning inputs into project deliverables and keep outputs aligned across disciplines.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and approving bodies to present planning advice clearly, manage expectations, and respond to concerns professionally.
• Interpret spatial information and apply GIS-based tools to assist with analysis, site review, and planning visualisation.
• Help project managers and senior planners with scheduling, budget awareness, and resource planning so work is delivered on time and within budget.
• Support preparation of fee submissions and project bids by showcasing the value of planning expertise.
• Keep up to date with changes in planning policy, urban design approaches, and sustainability practices relevant to Dubai and the wider UAE.
• Guide and encourage junior colleagues while contributing to a supportive and inclusive team culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Town Planning, or a related field such as Architecture, Civil Engineering, or Environmental Science.
• Between 2 and 4 years of professional experience in urban planning, preferably gained in a planning consultancy or development-focused organization.

Additional Information

AECOM maintains a secure hiring process and takes fraudulent recruitment activity seriously. As part of the employment conditions, all new hires must complete in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.

Benefits and Workplace

AECOM offers a broad benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and AD&D insurance; disability benefits; paid leave; leave of absence options; voluntary benefits; perks; flexible work arrangements; wellbeing resources; employee assistance support; business travel insurance; service recognition awards; a retirement savings plan; and an employee stock purchase plan, depending on employment status.

The company describes its workplace as one built around growth, collaboration, respect, and community, with opportunities to work on high-impact projects locally and globally, supported by advanced technology, expert networks, and training programs that strengthen technical and leadership capabilities.

Equal Opportunity

AECOM is an equal opportunity employer and states that applicant information will be handled confidentially in line with EEO guidelines.

Job Details

ReqID: J10153638

Business Line: U&P

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa

Career Area: Planning

Work Location Model: Hybrid