Future City Thinker

Job Description

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Future City Thinkers.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn .

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AtkinsRéalis are seeking Strategic Urban Planners of various seniorities who excel at thought leadership - Future City Thinkers-to lead transformative urban strategies across MEA and APAC.

This is not a conventional planning role. We're looking for a visionary leader, a thought provocateur, and a design futurist who can shape the next generation of cities through bold ideas, strategic foresight, and compelling storytelling.

You will be at the forefront of city-scale innovation, guiding governments, developers, and communities toward resilient, inclusive, and tech-enabled urban futures.

Why join us?

You'll be part of a forward-thinking team shaping vibrant, inclusive, and resilient urban environments, working on some of the region's most exciting projects. AtkinsRéalis value creativity, collaboration, and bold ideas that push the boundaries of conventional planning.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead regional urban strategy initiatives across MEA and APAC, delivering future-ready frameworks, master plans, and policy guidance.
• Champion thought leadership through keynote speaking, publications, and strategic advisory roles that influence urban discourse globally.
• Envision next-generation cities by integrating emerging technologies, climate resilience, mobility innovation, and socio-cultural dynamics.
• Develop and communicate urban narratives that inspire action -using storytelling, visualisation, and strategic framing to engage clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide multidisciplinary teams , fostering a culture of innovation, design excellence, and strategic thinking.
• Engage with high-level stakeholders including government agencies, city leaders, and private sector partners to co-create urban visions.
• Translate global trends into local strategies , ensuring contextual relevance while pushing the boundaries of possibility.
• Drive innovation in planning tools , data-driven decision-making, and scenario modelling to support strategic foresight.
• Analyse urban trends and data using GIS and other planning tools to inform strategic decision-making, working with our digital teams to push boundaries.
• Advocate for design excellence and innovation in all aspects of urban transformation.
• Engage stakeholders through workshops, presentations, and participatory design processes to ensure inclusive and responsive planning that feeds into strategic level planning and development.

Requirements :

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by :

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.