Senior Urban Planner (team leader role)

About us

Setec TPI Consulting Engineers is seeking a Senior Strategic Urban Planner to lead a team of international urban planners in charge of developing strategic local plans for targeted governorates of the Sharqia Region.

This task is prepared as part of a major urban transformation initiative in the Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, related to implementing the Vision 2030. The project is under the umbrella of government authorities in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.

The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering at least five strategic local plans, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations, governmental regulations, and community priorities. The project’s Terms of Reference (ToR) and workplan will be made available to the candidate during the recruitment process.

This is a senior-level role for professionals committed to driving impactful urban transformation aligned with Vision 2030.

Mission

• Lead the preparation and delivery of at least five urban local plans in accordance with client-provided standards and guidelines.
• Manage and lead a multidisciplinary team of 1 to 7 professionals located in Paris and Khobar.
• Ensure consistent application of urban planning methodology across project teams and deliverables.
• Prepare high-quality reports, urban planning documents, presentations, and technical briefings for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate closely with stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment and effective project implementation.
• Represent the project in client meetings and discussions, addressing both technical and political challenges.

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