Senior Urban Designer

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Urban Designer to lead the planning, design and implementation of major urban development projects in Riyadh. The role combines strategic master‑planning, public‑realm design and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable, high‑quality urban environments.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the creation of master plans, urban design frameworks and detailed design proposals.
• Develop public‑realm, streetscape and placemaking strategies that enhance livability.
• Conduct urban analysis, site assessments, land‑use studies and feasibility evaluations.
• Review and guide production of design reports, drawings, visualisations and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with architects, landscape architects, engineers and planning specialists.
• Lead design workshops, stakeholder consultations and client presentations.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior designers.
• Monitor implementation during construction and support authority approvals.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Design, Planning, Architecture or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 10‑15 years of professional experience in urban design and master‑planning.
• Proven experience delivering large‑scale mixed‑use, residential, commercial and public‑realm projects.
• Experience working on major developments in the GCC, preferably Saudi Arabia.
• Fluent English; Arabic is an advantage.

Required skills

• AutoCAD
• Adobe Creative Suite
• SketchUp
• Rhino
• Revit
• GIS
• Lumion
• Enscape

What we offer

• Tax‑free salary and discretionary bonus program.
• Life and medical insurance, annual leave and gratuity scheme.
• Annual flight contribution, transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee wellbeing program with 24/7 access to finance, legal, health and fitness specialists.