Master Planner

KN International Architects and Engineers LLC | Full time

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 03/23/2026

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Department: Urban Planning / Architecture / Landscape Reports To: Design Director / Project Manager Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

The Master Planner is responsible for leading and preparing master planning studiesand development frameworks for urban, residential, mixed-use, infrastructure,and community projects. The role involves translating client requirements intopractical, well-coordinated, and sustainable planning solutions, while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, design standards, and authority requirements in the UAE.

The Master Planner shall work closely with architects, urban designers, engineers,landscape architects, infrastructure teams, and stakeholders to developintegrated and buildable planning concepts from inception through detailedplanning stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of master plans, land use plans, zoning layouts, development frameworks, and planning reports for a range of projects.
• Develop siteplanning strategies that address circulation, access, mobility, land useefficiency, public realm, infrastructure integration, and futureexpansion.
• Coordinate with architecture, landscape, roads, utilities, transportation, and infrastructure teams to ensure an integrated planning approach.
• Review clientbriefs, site constraints, applicable regulations, and project objectives to develop viable planning options.
• Prepare conceptplanning deliverables including site analysis, area statements,development controls, phasing plans, and design narratives.
• Ensure planningproposals align with local authority requirements, urban designguidelines, and project-specific development regulations.
• Participate inmeetings with clients, authorities, and stakeholders to present planningconcepts and obtain feedback.
• Support the preparation of technical submissions, reports, and presentation materials for project approvals and client reviews.
• Review and coordinate planning-related inputs from subconsultants and specialistdisciplines.
• Contribute tofeasibility studies, vision plans, and strategic planning exercises where required.
• Monitor planningdeliverables to ensure quality, consistency, and timely submission.
• Provide technical guidance to junior planners and support internal team development.

Key Duties in Project Delivery

• Conduct siteanalysis and planning assessments.
• Prepare conceptand detailed master planning layouts.
• Develop land usedistribution and urban structure plans.
• Coordinate plotlayouts, road hierarchy, access strategy, and utility corridorintegration.
• Assist inauthority submissions and respond to review comments.
• Support project managers in planning schedules, client coordination, and designmanagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degreein Urban Planning, Architecture, Urban Design, or a related discipline.
• Master’s Degreein Urban Planning or Urban Design is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 3 to 5 yearsof relevant experience in master planning, urban planning, or large-scaledevelopment planning.
• UAE or GCCexperience is highly preferred.
• Experience inresidential, mixed-use, infrastructure, or public sector developments isan advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of master planning principles, urban development frameworks,and land use planning.
• Good knowledge ofUAE planning regulations and authority submission processes.
• Strongcoordination skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability toprepare planning reports, presentations, and technical narratives.
• Good designawareness and understanding of buildability and infrastructurecoordination.

Software Knowledge

• AutoCAD
• GIS
• Revit andSketch
  
  Up are an advantage
• Microsoft Office

Preferred Attributes

• Strong presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strategic thinking with practical planning judgment.